Officers investigating a shooting in Camden last weekend in which four people were injured have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder. The 21-year-old man was arrested on Friday, 20 August. It is the fifth arrest in the investigation so far. On Tuesday, 17 August, a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent. On Wednesday, 16 August, two teenagers were arrested. A 16-year-old boy, on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, robbery and possession of a firearm with intent and a 17-year-old boy, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and possession of a firearm with intent. A 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, 19 August on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent. All five have been bailed until mid-September while the investigation continues. Officers are investigating after gunshots were discharged into a crowd in Camden shortly before 22:10hrs on Saturday, 14 August. A large crowd was attending a BBQ in a communal open space in Clarence Gardens, NW1, when up to five unknown males arrived and indiscriminately discharged a firearm injuring four people. Police, including firearms officers, attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. Four people were taken to a local hospital. They are a 17 year old girl, two women aged 19 and 73, and a 28-year-old man. One has since been discharged from hospital. The other three people remain in hospital, and their conditions are not thought to be life-threatening. Anyone with footage of the incident and or any information should call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD7619/14AUG. Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.
