Metropolitan Police detectives have charged two men with attempted murder following a firearms incident in Croydon that left a man injured last month.
Charges and Arrests
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Anthony Dasousa, 30, of Station Approach, Coulsdon, was arrested on Tuesday, 3 June and charged the following day with:
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Attempted murder
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Possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life
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Tevin Nzita, 29, of Warbank Crescent, Croydon, was arrested on Wednesday, 4 June and charged the next day with the same offences.
Incident Details
The charges relate to a shooting on Wednesday, 21 May, when officers were called to Walsh Crescent, New Addington, at 7:26pm following multiple reports of gunfire.
A man in his 30s was found suffering gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital. His injuries were confirmed as non-life-threatening and non-life-changing.
Court Appearances and Custody
Both men were remanded in custody.
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Dasousa appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 4 June
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Nzita appeared at the same court on Thursday, 5 June
The Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation.
Police Appeal
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police by calling 101 and quoting the relevant crime reference. Alternatively, information can be submitted anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
