Man Arrested After Shocking Bexleyheath Shooting
Gunfire Erupts in Broadway, Victim Seriously Hurt
Chaos hit Bexleyheath in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, when a gunshot rang out on Broadway at around 2.15am. Police rushed to the scene after a man in his 30s was found with serious head injuries, sparking a major emergency response.
Carlos Parks Charged with Attempted Murder
- 34-year-old Carlos Parks from Sidcup Road, Eltham, was arrested at the scene.
- He faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm.
- Parks appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on January 6 and was remanded in custody.
Victim Stable as Police Close Investigation
The injured man was rushed to hospital and is now reported to be in a stable condition. Police lifted the large cordon that stretched from Lion Road to Albion Road early Monday, calming nerves in the community.
Community on Edge Over Rising Gun Crime
Residents are rattled by the alarming shooting in their town centre, with fears mounting over the rise in gun violence in Bexleyheath. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
