Emergency services are responding to a major incident after reports of a shooting on Upton Lane, Forest Gate, East London this afternoon.
London Ambulance Service Responds to Shooting in E7
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed:
The conditions of the injured patients have not yet been confirmed, and police are urging members of the public to avoid the area.
Public Appeal for Information
The Metropolitan Police have yet to release a formal statement but are expected to provide an update shortly. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information is urged to call 101 quoting CAD reference 4513/29APR or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Community Shocked
Local residents have expressed shock at the incident, with some describing hearing “loud bangs” shortly before emergency services flooded the street.
One witness said:
“It was chaos, there were sirens everywhere. You don’t expect this in the middle of the afternoon.”
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