Man charged in connection with Tottenham murder

Met detectives have charged a man with murder following the death of a man that was shot in Waltheof Gardens, N17 on Tuesday, 15 October.

Mahmut Sahindal, 56 (20.05.68), of no fixed address, was charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He has been remanded to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 17 October).

Sahindal was arrested on Tuesday, 15 October.

An investigation was launched after police were called to reports of a shooting on Tuesday, 15 October, in Waltheof Gardens, N17.

Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and found a man with a gunshot injury. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

He has today been named as Serafettin Oklu, who was aged 41. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A special post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.