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A football player was killed by a masked gunman on a south-east London playing field as he arrived to train.A football player was killed by a masked gunman on a south-east London playing field as he arrived to train.
His team-mates looked on as the victim was shot several times by a man who escaped on a mountain bike.His team-mates looked on as the victim was shot several times by a man who escaped on a mountain bike.
Officers who were called to Sparrows Den Playing Fields in West Wickham, Bromley, found the dying man at about 1830 BST on Thursday.Officers who were called to Sparrows Den Playing Fields in West Wickham, Bromley, found the dying man at about 1830 BST on Thursday.
Police suspect it was not random and think the killer may have been lying in wait. They say it may be gang-related. Police suspect the killer may have been lying in wait. They say the shooting could be gang-related.
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An air ambulance was scrambled but the crew was unable to resuscitate the man, who had multiple gunshot wounds. An air ambulance was sent out but the crew was unable to resuscitate the man.
The victim has not been identified but officers believe they know his identity. The victim has not been identified but officers believe they know his name.
He was from South Norwood, south-east London and was not previously known to police. He is understood to be from South Norwood, south-east London, and was not previously known to police.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place.
The Sparrows Den Playing Fields, a favourite with dog-walkers, is home to several amateur rugby and football clubs.The Sparrows Den Playing Fields, a favourite with dog-walkers, is home to several amateur rugby and football clubs.
There have been no arrests so far. The Metropolitan Police's Homicide and Serious Crime Command is investigating.
Det Ch Insp John McFarland said the field was busy at the time and a "large number of people" would have seen the killing.
No arrests have been made.