The Metropolitan Police rushed to Hadwicke Street, Barking, at 8.58pm on November 16 after reports of a shooting. Two 16-year-old boys were found injured and rushed to hospital.
Police Respond to Shooting
Officers arrived to find both teens suffering from gunshot wounds. While neither injury is believed to be life-threatening, one boy faces potentially life-changing damage.
A Met spokesperson said: “Police were called at 20:58hrs on Sunday, 16 November to reports of a shooting on Hardwicke Street, Barking. Two 16-year-old boys were found to have gunshot injuries. Both were taken to hospital and their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening, but one of the boys is believed to have life-changing injuries.”
No Arrests Yet – Police Appeal for Info
So far, no arrests have been made. Police urge anyone with information to come forward. Contact the Met on 101 or online, quoting CAD 6853/16Nov. Anonymity guaranteed through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
