A man died and four others were seriously injured after a street fight between armed gangs.

Witnesses reported seeing a group of around 40 men believed to be of Kurdish or Turkish appearance fighting with knives, baseball bats and firearms in Portland Gardens, Harringay in North London.

Police arrived at the scene at around 1815 GMT on Saturday night and found three men nearby with gunshot wounds.

One of the three, a 43-year-old man, has since died from his injuries, and 20 other men have received hospital treatment.

Forensic examination

Green Lanes is currently cordoned off while a forensic examination of the area takes place.

The post mortem on the dead man will be held later on Sunday at Hornsey.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said that no arrests had been made.

Anyone with information should call police on 0208 345 3730 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.