Police have launched an investigation into the murder of a mum-of-nine and her nephew following a shooting in East Finchley.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service at approximately 06:25am this morning to reports of two people with gunshot injuries at an address in Elmshurst Crescent, N2.

A police spokesman said: “Officers attended and found two people, a man and a woman suffering gunshot injuries. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

“There are no reports of any other injuries.”

The two were named by relatives as Anny Efoko, 52, and her nephew Bervil, 21.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.

There have been no arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8358 0300, or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.