Road Closed in Dagenham Following Overnight Shooting Involving Man and Woman
A major police investigation is underway in Dagenham after a suspected shooting involving a man and a woman late last night.
Selinas Lane has remained completely closed since the early hours of Monday morning as Metropolitan Police officers continue a full forensic sweep of the area. Forensic teams in blue paper suits have been seen combing the road, which remains taped off.
The exact nature of the incident has not been confirmed, but it is understood that both a man and a woman were involved in the reported shooting.
Awaiting Official Statements
We have contacted both the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service for formal statements regarding the incident. Updates are expected later today.
A crime scene remains in place, with officers maintaining a presence on Selinas Lane and surrounding areas.
What We Know So Far:
- Police cordon in place since late Sunday night
- Forensic officers seen gathering evidence along the road
- Local reports suggest a shooting involving a man and a woman
- Emergency services responded shortly before midnight
Appeal for Information
Residents or witnesses who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Selinas Lane area last night are urged to contact the Metropolitan Police via 101,
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 3.41am today (23 June) to reports of a shooting at the junction of Selinas Lane and Coppen Road, Dagenham.
“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and paramedics from our tactical response unit. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.
“Our first paramedics arrived on scene in less than five minutes.
“We treated a man for a gunshot wound and a woman for a head injury before taking them to hospital.
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