Pictures have revealed the crime scene of a fatal shooting in Barking.

It comes after a man aged in his 30s was shot dead in Linton Road in the early hours of this morning (October 13).

Police were called to reports of a man injured at the scene just after 4.30am, and he died shortly afterwards.

His next of kin have been informed, and police enquiries into the shooting continue. No arrests have been made.

Pictures taken earlier today show a black forensics tent in place behind London Road multi-storey car park.

Forensics officers have been pictured at the scene of a fatal shooting in Linton RoadForensics officers have been pictured at the scene of a fatal shooting in Linton Road (Image: Darren Sidey)

A police cordon is also visible in nearby George Street. Barking and Dagenham Council has said four road closures are currently in place.

These block access to London Road, Linton Road, George Street and Cambridge Road. The car park is also shut.

Forensics officers were pictured working behind the police cordon throughout today.

Police at the scene of a shooting on Linton Road, Barking, where they have launched a murder investigationPolice at the scene of a shooting on Linton Road, Barking, where they have launched a murder investigation (Image: Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire)

Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Basford, who is responsible for policing in Barking, said: “I understand the shock and concern local residents will be feeling following this incident, but I want to reassure them that a team of experienced detectives are already working diligently to piece together the events that has led to this shooting and identify who is responsible.

“Local residents will see increased police activity in and around the Linton Road area and I would ask them for patience while officers carry out vital work.

“If you have any concerns, or information that could assist the investigation, then please speak to one of them or contact police.”

Several roads have been shut by policeSeveral roads have been shut by police (Image: Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire)
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 quote reference CAD 1295/13Oct.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.