A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a taxi driver in Cockfosters.

On Tuesday (February 20) a 46-year-old man was arrested in Wood Green on suspicious of the murder of 41-year-old Bulent Kabala, who was shot on February 12 in Mount Pleasant.

Police were called to the row of shops at 11.44pm on February 12 after gunshots were heard, and Mr Kabala was found suffering with gunshot wounds.

He died at the scene just after midnight and a post-mortem held on February 15 at Northwick Park Hospital gave the cause of death as gunshot wounds to the head and chest.

An abandoned blue Ford Transit van, believed to be used in the murder, was found by officers in Pilgrims Close, Palmers Green on February 14, and was stolen in early January before being fitted with stolen Polish number plates and left parked at Beaufoy Road in Tottenham.

The van was at the murder scene and subsequently found at Pilgrims Close after the murder.

Mr Kabala's widow said: "I've lost my childhood sweetheart, my best friend, my husband. My children have lost their dad. Nothing in the world I can say will bring him back, but I pray someone, anyone, with information comes forward.

"My family and I need closure. We will not be able to rest until we know justice has been served, so please if you know anything, come forward."

Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh said he believes enquiries so far show the murder was a targeted hit, and that Mr Kabala got our of his silver Mercedes and three or four suspects got out of the van and shot him, before driving off in the direction of Edgeworth Road.

DCI McHugh continued: "The van was stolen on January 6 and we are certain that it was in Beaufoy Road on January 16, 18 and 20. It was discovered after the murder in Pilgrims Close.

"The van is really distinctive, due to its height and the fact it was a right-hand drive, UK vehicle but was on Polish registration plates. I want to know where the van has been, and who has been using it.

"It is vital that we hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, and from anyone who can help us understand more about Bulent's life and the people he associated with. Any fragment of information could assist the investigation. Please do not assume that we already have your information."

Anyone with information can contact the incident room on 020 8785 8099, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.