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Penge murder investigation: Two more arrested after dad shot in head in Betts Park near Bromley

Detectives investigating the murder of a man shot in the back of the head have made further arrests.

Dean Edwards was found shot in Penge, near Bromley , on Sunday, July 12.

Dean Edwards. Picture: Met Police
Dean Edwards. Picture: Met Police

The 43-year-old was walking through Betts Park on his way home from meeting his friends for a drink and was about to leave the park, via the Croydon Road exit, when he was shot in the back of the head.

CCTV footage has shown that Dean left the pub at 11.50pm on Saturday, July 11 and started making his way home.

He then entered Betts Park at 12.15am and was walking towards the Croydon Road exit, near the Tremaine Road junction, when he was shot sometime between then and 1am.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 2.20am and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday.

Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Penge. Picture: UKNiP
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Penge. Picture: UKNiP

The 30-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of a Section 5 firearm offence - possession of a CS canister - and the 22-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.

They were taken to a London police station where they remained in custody last night.

A 25-year-old man has previously been charged with Dean’s murder.

Officers from the Specialist Crime South Command are asking anyone with information to call 020 8721 4868, or via 101, quoting CAD 1402/12JUL.

Alternatively, to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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