A MURDER investigation is underway in Hillingdon after a man was found in a car with fatal injuries.

Officers were called at 2.43pm on Thursday afternoon (11) to Uxbridge Road at the junction with West Drayton Road, where a silver Mercedes was reported to have collided with a number of parked vehicles. 

A male passenger, in his 20s, was found in the Mercedes suffering from a suspected gunshot injury.

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London’s Air Ambulance attended, but the man was pronounced dead. No-one else was found to be injured.

The driver of the Mercedes was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and is in custody.

Any witnesses should call police on 101 (quoting CAD 4434/11 October). To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.