Metropolitan Police hunt Enfield pub shooting suspect in wig
- Erdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead inside The Sun & Woolpack pub on Hertford Road in Enfield Wash on 19 October 2026, according to reporting by the London...
- Punters dived for cover as a gunman fired three shots in what witnesses described as a targeted attack.
- Detectives leading the murder investigation released a CCTV image on 20 October 2026 showing their primary suspect walking away from the scene.
Erdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead inside The Sun & Woolpack pub on Hertford Road in Enfield Wash on 19 October 2026, according to reporting by the London Evening Standard and Metro.co.uk. Emergency services arrived at the north London venue at approximately 9:30pm following reports of gunfire, where paramedics treated the victim for gunshot wounds before he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses Detail Targeted Pub Shooting
Punters dived for cover as a gunman fired three shots in what witnesses described as a targeted attack. Metro.co.uk reported that one witness recalled hearing three shots before everyone dropped to the floor, noting that there was no apparent lead-up to the violence. Another local resident recounted that the victim was a regular at the pub and expressed grief on behalf of the family.
Metropolitan Police Hunt Suspect in Wig
Detectives leading the murder investigation released a CCTV image on 20 October 2026 showing their primary suspect walking away from the scene. Metro.co.uk reported that the individual was wearing a big orange wig and a purple beanie hat. According to the Enfield Dispatch and LBC, the Metropolitan Police stated that it remains unclear whether the suspect is male or female, and investigators are not ruling out a possible disguise.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time as they begin to come to terms with this senseless act.
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo
Ongoing Appeals and Community Reassurance
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo urged anyone who was in the area or who holds dashcam, mobile phone, or CCTV footage to contact investigators. Chief Superintendent Anna McCartney acknowledged local concern and emphasized that the Metropolitan Police remain fully committed to tackling gun crime in the community. No arrests have been made, and a forensic crime scene remains in place at Hertford Road while officers conduct door-to-door inquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 7050/19OCT26, or to reach Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
