Two men from Battersea have been arrested after a murder in Stockwell.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Trident unit are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident, at around 11.30pm on Tuesday.

Sadiq Adebiyi, 25, from Stockwell, received gun shot wounds and was taken to a south London hospital. He was pronounced dead at 12.30am.

Police said they believed the victim was standing in Clapham Road, on the pavement directly outside Richardson Court, when he was shot.

A dark coloured motorcycle carrying two men wearing dark clothing and helmets crossed Clapham Road from the direction of the Stockwell Gardens Estate.

Following the shooting the motorcycle left the scene at speed and was pursued by a marked police van, which was passing at the time, into Binfield Road.

Officers arrested a 19-year-old man in Battersea a short time later.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Battersea on Wednesday morning.

They remain in custody at south London police stations.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Hutchison, Trident, said: "I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward and speak to the police.

"I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the motorcycle travelling at high speed towards the Battersea area. The police van pursued the motorcycle into the Patmore Estate.

"I believe there were two suspects on the motorcycle at the time and that one of the suspects got off somewhere in the estate. When police stopped the motorcycle they arrested the 19-year-old rider.

"I would like to hear from anyone who saw a person getting off a motorcycle in the Patmore Estate shortly before midnight on May 31."

Trident would also like to stress that witnesses that are in fearful can be protected and provided with anonymity in a court case. Trident has extensive experience in witness protection and anonymity and has used it successfully on many occasions.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the incident room on 020 8247 4553 or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Acting Lambeth Borough commander, Detective Superintendent John Corrigan, said: "It is tragic that this young person has lost his life. Today I have been speaking to our local community leaders to talk to them about the continued police response to serious violence in Lambeth.

"In recent months we have drafted extra officers to patrol the area and to reassure the public. We continue to put out the message to those involved in violence that it will not be tolerated.

"Our priority now is bringing to justice those responsible for this murder. There will have been a lot of witnesses in the area at the time and I would like to thank the community for their response and support so far but I urge anyone with information to contact police on 020 8247 4553 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 immediately."