Gunshots Rock Harrow Supermarket as Police Launch Major Investigation
Shock Gunfire at Harrow Co-op
Police scrambled to a Co-op supermarket on Preston Road in Harrow after reports of gunshots rang out late Saturday, April 8. Officers arrived at the scene around 8:20pm amid chaos and immediately set up a cordon.
Road Closures and Bus Diversions Bring Travel Mayhem
Preston Road was shut in both directions from 9:19pm Saturday through to 5am Sunday as cops combed the area for evidence. This forced at least three key bus routes—the 79, 204, and 223—to be diverted, causing disruption for evening and early morning commuters.
Police Confirm No Injuries as Probe Continues
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Officers attended following reports of a firearm discharge on Preston Road in Wembley. There were no injuries reported.” They added that inquiries are ongoing, with detectives still piecing together exactly what happened.