Boy, 15, shot dead in Ladbroke Grove park with six arrested

A teenage boy has been shot dead at a park in West London.

The boy, believed to be 15-years-old, was found with fatal injuries on Sunday night in Ladbroke Grove and pronounced dead at the scene.

He was shot during a family fun day at a park known locally as ‘Teletubbies Park’.

Police were called at around 7.20pm and six males arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody.

Work is ongoing to identify and inform the teenage victim’s next of kin.

The Metropolitan Police added the London Air Ambulance also attended, but said there were “no reports of any other injuries”.

A security guard who was working at the event told MailOnline: “I was right there. People were rushing and everyone was screaming. They were rushing through the barrier. There were two gunshots.

“We had booked the street that’s cordoned off for a film shoot tomorrow. I don’t know if that’s going to happen now.”

Another security guard added: “There’s loads of guns around here. It’s a dodgy area.

“Everyone around here has got something. Carnival is coming next month. People start hurting themselves for no reason. It’s sad.”

Kensington and Westminster MP Joe Powell appealed for anyone with information to contact the police.

He said: “I’m aware of the horrific news that a young boy has been shot and killed in Golborne this evening – and my thoughts are with his family.

“The police have arrested six individuals and a murder investigation is under way. I urge anyone with any information to call 101 as soon as possible and reference CAD6343/21Jul.

“These senseless acts of violence must stop.”