A MURDER investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in Hillingdon.

Police were called by the ambulance service to Vine Lane, at its junction with St Andrew’s Lane, just before 7pm last night (Tuesday) after reports of a shooting.

They found a 38-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are in the process of informing next of kin and a post-mortem examination will take place.

No arrests were made, but neighbouring roads were closed off.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 0208 358 0300 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

This is the second murder inquiry in the area in a week. Last Friday, a woman was found dying from knife wounds in Collingwood Road, Hillingdon.

Detectives investigating the death of Emily Munemo have now charged Gibson Mazikana, 41, of Reid Close, Hayes, with her murder.

He will appear before Uxbridge magistrates today (Wednesday).