POLICE have now launched a murder probe after a man in his fifties from Grays died after being shot.

He was the victim as the victim of a shooting that took place in in Water Lane, Roydon, Harlow, in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday, 13 June).

The man was taken to hospital following reports that he had been shot multiple times by a group of people in a car.

Despite efforts of medical staff, he sadly died in hospital this afternoon (Sunday, 14 June).

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Greg Wood said: "This is now a murder investigation and we will continue our work to find those responsible for this man's death, and bring them to justice.

"Our investigation is progressing well and we're beginning to build up a picture of what happened, but we still need anyone with information to come forward.

"If you saw or heard anyone leaving the area in the moments after the incident, or have any CCTV or dash cam footage, please get in contact with the team.

"It doesn't matter how small or insignificant you think it is, it could be vital to our investigation."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact our Major Crime Team by emailing [email protected] referencing incident 169 of 13 June.

Alternatively call 101 or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.