Detectives have made five further arrests following the death of a man in Erith as they continue to appeal for information
Detectives Have Made Five Further Arrests Following The Death Of A Man In Erith As They Continue To Appeal For Information

Police were called at approximately 8.50pm on Thursday, 9 February to reports of shots fired on Pembroke Road.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found 24-year-old Kai McGinley suffering with a gunshot injury. Despite the best efforts of emergency services to save him, Kai died at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Wood, who is leading the investigation, said: “I continue to urge anyone who has information regarding Kai’s murder, or the events of that night to come forward and speak with us.

“We have made a number of arrests but are investigation continues. Anything you know could prove vital in us securing the evidence to convict those responsible.”

On Thursday, 9 into Friday, 10 March, homicide detectives supported by specialist colleagues from across the Met carried out a number of warrants and arrested five people.

A 16-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and a 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Three males were arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

All five remain in custody.

Anyone with information that could assist police should call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference 7135/09Feb.

To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.

Two men, aged 18 and 20 years old, have previously been charged with Kai’s murder.

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