A murder investigation is under way after a young man was shot dead outside a pub in Sudbury, north-west London.

Police were called to Harrow Road, Brent, outside The Swan pub not far from Sudbury and Harrow Road station shortly after midnight this morning (July 2).

A 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Chalmers, who is leading the investigation, said: "The motive for the murder is unclear at this stage, but we are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.

"We are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area in the early hours of this morning to contact police.”

Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8358 0100 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There have been no arrests so far.