Gunshot Horror in Hackney

Chaos erupted in Albion Drive, E8, on Tuesday night after police were called at 7.45pm to reports of a firearm discharge.

Young Man Shot and Rushed to Hospital

Officers and London Ambulance Service found a man in his 20s suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to hospital, but his condition remains unknown.

Crime Scene Locked Down, No Arrests Yet

The area remains sealed off as detectives comb the scene. So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is far from over.

Section 60 Powers Activated Across Hackney

In response, police have imposed a Section 60 stop-and-search order from 8.20pm on Tuesday until 1.20pm Wednesday, giving officers widescale powers to tackle potential violence.

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