DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Nathan Allen on the Woodpecker Estate in New Cross have made five arrests.

Four of the men, two 19-year-olds and two 18-year-olds, have been bailed to return to a south London police station in late June.

The fifth man, a 17-year-old, remains in custody where he is being questioned over the death of Mr Allen.

Mr Allen was shot dead in Ludwick Mews just after 9pm last Monday (May 3).

A post-mortem gave the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.

The 21-year-old, of Desmond Street, New Cross, was known locally as Mase.

Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Gordon Allison said: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have information in relation to this murder or who may have seen anything at the time."

Call the incident room on 020 8247 4554 or Crimestoppers anonymously if you have any information about the murder.