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Pub shooting suspect 'may be disguised as a woman' as man is gunned down in Enfield

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Haigh, E. (2026, October 20). Pub shooting suspect 'may be disguised as a woman' as man is gunned down in Enfield. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16223575/Pub-shooting-suspect-disguised-Enfield.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-20 · by Elizabeth Haigh

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A 35-year-old man, Erdem Mustafa, was fatally shot at The Sun & Woolpack pub in Enfield, north London, on October 20th. Police have not made an arrest and are still investigating the circumstances of the shooting. The suspect's gender is unclear; police released a CCTV image showing someone possibly disguised as a woman with long ginger hair, wearing dark clothing and a purple hat. Officers are appealing for public assistance to identify the individual or provide any relevant information. Emergency services responded but were unable to save Mustafa's life at the scene. The pub remains closed pending further investigation by the Met Police.

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Elizabeth Haigh
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CCTV London Met The Met Police The Sun & Woolpack

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Allam Bhangoo PERSON · 1× Anna Mccartney PERSON · 1× CCTV ORG · 1× Crimestoppers ORG · 1× London GPE · 1× Met ORG · 1× The Met Police ORG · 1× The Sun & Woolpack ORG · 1×

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Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is leading the investigation, said: '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.
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🔮 A man was fatally shot at a pub in north London last night, sparking a murder probe by police who say their suspect could have been disguised.

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A man was fatally shot at a pub in north London last night, sparking a murder probe by police who say their suspect could have been disguised. uncertain
suspect → shoot → police
Police have released a photo of a person who could be 'in disguise', and say they have not confirmed if they are 'a man or a woman'. uncertain
they → release → disguise
Emergency services were called to The Sun & Woolpack on Hertford Road at 9.30pm last night to reports of a shooting. asserted
services → call → shooting
Paramedics and an air ambulance were deployed but a 35-year-old man with gunshot wounds was confirmed to have died at the scene. asserted
man → deploy → scene
His family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. asserted
family → inform → officers
No arrests have yet been made and a crime scene remains in place. asserted
scene → make → place
The pub confirmed it will remain closed today. asserted
it → confirm → ?
The Met Police said CCTV inquiries have uncovered an image of a suspect which they have released to the public in an appeal for information. asserted
they → say → information
Unusually, officers say that it is 'unclear at this early stage whether this was a man or woman, or if the person is wearing a disguise'. uncertain
person → say → disguise
Police have released a photo of a person who could be 'in disguise', and say they have not confirmed if they are 'a man or a woman' uncertain
they → release → disguise
The shooting took place at The Sun & Woolpack (pictured) on Hertford Road last night The image shows a figure in a dark top and black gloves, pink trousers and trainers. asserted
image → take → top
They are wearing a purple hat and appear to have long, curly ginger hair. asserted
They → wear → hair
Detectives are asking anyone who recognises the person to come forward, as well as anyone in the area at the time or with any footage which could assist their investigation. uncertain
which → ask → investigation
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is leading the investigation, said: '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. asserted
they → lead → act
We are releasing CCTV images of a person we would like to identify and speak to in connection with the investigation as our enquiries progress swiftly. asserted
enquiries → release → investigation
'We are also particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist our enquiries. uncertain
that → hear → enquiries
Even information that may seem insignificant could prove crucial. uncertain
that → seem → ?
No piece of information is too small, and I would urge anyone who believes they can help to contact police.' asserted
they → urge → police
Chief Superintendent Anna Mccartney, who leads policing in the area, said: 'We recognise the concern local people will have and can reassure them that our officers are working urgently to identify and trace those responsible. asserted
officers → lead → those
'Serious violence has no place in our community, and the Met remains fully committed to tackling gun crime. asserted
Met → have → crime
We are determined to establish exactly what happened and provide much needed answers for those affected by this tragic incident. asserted
what → determine → incident
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting CAD 7050/19OCT26, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous. asserted
Anyone → contact → 111
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