A shooting incident unfolded on Tuesday, January 9, when police responded to a report of gunshots in a car park located on Miles Road, Mitcham. The incident occurred at approximately 3.05pm, prompting a swift response from Armed Police.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance team. Their immediate priority was to provide assistance and medical attention to those affected by the incident.
[data-ps-embed-type=slideshow] > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} _psEmbed(“https:///uknip.photoshelter.com”);A man who had sustained a gunshot wound was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his condition has been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing, providing some relief amidst the unsettling turn of events.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are actively working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Enquiries are ongoing, with officers diligently collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses to establish a clearer picture of the incident.
In their quest for information and vital leads, the Metropolitan Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses relevant details to come forward. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the police at 101 and reference CAD 3884/09Jan when providing their accounts.
A Spokesman for the Met Police said:
Police were called at 15:05hrs on Tuesday, 9 January to reports of a shooting in a car park in Miles Road, Mitcham. Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. A man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound. His condition was assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing. An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing. Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 3884/09Jan.
