Shooting Shakes Mitcham Car Park
A tense scene erupted on Tuesday, January 9, when gunshots rang out in a car park on Miles Road, Mitcham. Police were alerted around 3.05pm, sparking a rapid response from Armed Officers.
Armed Police and Air Ambulance Rush to Scene
The Metropolitan Police, backed by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, swarmed the location. Their focus was clear – to help those caught up in the terrifying incident.
Victim Survives After Being Shot
A man wounded by gunfire was swiftly taken to hospital. Thankfully, his injury is not life-threatening or life-changing, police confirmed, offering a glimmer of relief amid the chaos.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Clues
The investigation is in full swing, with officers gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to unravel what happened. The Met urges anyone with information to call 101, quoting CAD 3884/09Jan.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 15:05hrs on Tuesday, 9 January to reports of a shooting in a car park on Miles Road, Mitcham. Officers attended alongside paramedics from the Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. A man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound, his condition is 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.”
