Police seek public help to locate shooting suspect in Enfield
Metropolitan Police are looking for 35‑year‑old Abreham Woldegiworgis after a fatal shooting at The Sun & Woolpack Pub on 19 October 2026.
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The Metropolitan Police announced on 27 October 2026 that they are seeking to speak with 35‑year‑old Abreham Woldegiworgis, an Ethiopian national, regarding the fatal shooting that took place at The Sun & Woolpack public house on Hertford Road, Enfield Wash, on 19 October 2026.
Details of the shooting
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Erdem Mustafa was shot dead at approximately 21:30 on the Monday of 19 October. Police describe the incident as a targeted killing. CCTV footage captured a man with bright red hair, likely a wig, near the scene shortly before the gunfire.
Arrest and ongoing enquiries
On 26 October 2026, officers detained a 23‑year‑old individual on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. The suspect remains in police custody while detectives continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to Mustafa’s death.
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““We remain committed to securing justice for Erdem as our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this unimaginably hard time.””
Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, Metropolitan Police
Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is heading the investigation, said detectives are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry, including additional CCTV, door‑bell, dash‑cam and mobile‑phone footage. He stressed that anyone who recognises Woldegiworgis or has information about his whereabouts should contact police without approaching him directly.
Police appeal to the public
The force has asked members of the public to call 101 and quote reference CAD 7050/19OCT26, or to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if they wish to remain anonymous. The appeal specifically warns that anyone who sees Woldegiworgis should not engage with him but should report the sighting immediately.
Investigators say the search for Woldegiworgis is ongoing and that they will continue to release further details as the case develops. Residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for the description released and to forward any relevant recordings to the police.
Questions this report answers
+Who was the victim in the Enfield pub shooting?
The victim was Erdem Mustafa, who was shot dead at The Sun & Woolpack Pub on Hertford Road at about 9.30 pm on 19 October 2026. His death is being treated as a targeted assassination, prompting a police investigation.
+Who is the police looking for in connection with the shooting?
Police are seeking 35‑year‑old Abreham Woldegiworgis, an Ethiopian national, whom they believe is linked to the fatal shooting. They have released a CCTV still showing him with bright red hair, likely a wig, and ask the public to help locate him.
+What action have the police taken so far?
Detectives arrested a 23‑year‑old man on 26 October 2026 on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. The suspect remains in custody while the investigation, led by Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, continues to gather evidence and appeal for public assistance.
+How can members of the public help the investigation?
Anyone with information about Abreham Woldegiworgis or additional footage should call 101, quoting CAD 7050/19OCT26, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous. Police advise not to approach the suspect directly.
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