JURORS have failed to reach a verdict into an alleged murder committed in broad daylight.

Raymond Mitchell, 34, also known as Devon Scarlett, was shot twice in a McDonalds following an argument in April 2011.

Mr Scarlett, a father of four from Thornton Heath, was hit in the leg and abdomen and died in hospital from his wounds.

Horace Campbell, 27, from Anerley, was charged with the murder, committed at the fast-food chain outlet in Brixton, following a confrontation.

Following a trial at the Old Bailey lasting longer than three weeks, the jury was unable to reach a decision.

A second defendant, Douglas-O'Callaghan, 18, William House, Tulse Hill was also accused of being involved, allegedly being asked to bring a gun to the confrontation.

Jurors were told Mr Mitchell first confronted a gang of men embroiled in an argument in the McDonalds, before later squaring up to Campbell.

The two were allegedly ejected by security guards but continued the confrontation.

Mitchell was shot at three times and was hit twice in the abdomen and thigh.

He died in King's College Hospital later the same day.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty to charges of murder.

A new trial date has yet to be set.