Jamie Duncan remanded after murder charge over Finchley shooting
The 21‑year‑old New Southgate resident will face trial at the Old Bailey on 7 June 2027 following his arrest in Spain
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On 1 September 2026 Jamie Duncan, 21, of Highgrove Close, New Southgate, appeared before the Old Bailey and was remanded in custody. He faces a murder charge linked to the fatal shooting of a 19‑year‑old woman at an address on Dale Grove, Finchley, on 8 June 2026. The court has set the trial to start on 7 June 2027.
Investigation and arrest
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Metropolitan Police said detectives opened a murder investigation on the day the woman was found dead. The force traced Duncan to Spain, where he was arrested on 23 August 2026. Police confirmed the arrest was carried out in cooperation with Spanish authorities and that he was subsequently extradited to the United Kingdom.
Barnet Post reported that on the same day as his arrest, Duncan was formally charged with murder and three counts of possession of a firearm. The three firearm counts relate to the weapons used in the June shooting. The police statement indicated that each charge carries a maximum life sentence if a jury returns a guilty verdict.
Court proceedings
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Deepak Sandhu was sentenced at the Old Bailey for killing Xiaoqing Ke in December 2025.
At the Old Bailey on 1 September, the judge ordered that Duncan remain in custody pending trial. The court docket lists the trial date as 7 June 2027, giving prosecutors roughly two years to prepare their case. No bail application was granted, and the suspect will stay in a high‑security prison until the hearing.
Impact on the local community
Residents of Dale Grove and the wider Finchley area have been advised that police patrols will continue to be visible while the investigation concludes. Metropolitan Police liaison officers have offered a contact line for anyone with further information about the June incident. No further violent incidents have been reported in the neighbourhood since the arrest.
Questions this report answers
+When is the trial for Jamie Duncan scheduled?
The trial is set to begin at the Old Bailey on 7 June 2027, as reported by the Barnet Post. This date gives the Crown Prosecution Service time to assemble evidence and prepare for a full hearing.
+What charges does Jamie Duncan face?
He is charged with murder and three counts of possession of a firearm, according to the Metropolitan Police. Each charge carries a maximum life sentence if the jury finds him guilty.
+Where did the fatal shooting occur?
The woman was shot dead at a property on Dale Grove in Finchley on 8 June 2026. Metropolitan Police identified the location as the scene of the murder investigation.
+Has Jamie Duncan been released on bail?
No. After appearing at the Old Bailey on 1 September 2026, the judge remanded him in custody. He will remain in a high‑security prison until the trial commences.
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