Croydon Murder Victim Found Shot In Car Named

A 26-year-old man who died after being found shot in a car during riots in Croydon has been named by Scotland Yard as Trevor Ellis.

Police believe Mr Ellis, of Brixton Hill, had travelled to the Croydon area on Monday with friends.

They are thought to have become involved in an altercation with another group of around nine people.

"This altercation culminated in a vehicle pursuit involving three vehicles which commenced in Scarbrook Road, Croydon, passing along the A232 flyover into Duppas Hill Road where the victim was shot," police said.

Mr Ellis was found by officers just before 9.30pm, with a gunshot wound to the head.

He was taken to St George's Hospital where he died the following day.

A post-mortem examination gave cause of death as a gunshot wound.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the car chase which involved a dark coloured estate car and silver hatchback.

The silver car is believed to have been driven by the group of nine.

The victim is thought to have travelled in a third car - a dark coloured hatchback.

Anyone with information relating to any aspect of the incident is urged by police to call an incident room on 020 8247 4553 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .