Gunshot Horror in Barking: Man in His 20s Shot and Hospitalised

Police rushed to Gascoigne Road, Barking, at 7.40pm on Sunday, 19 July, after reports of gunfire shattered the evening calm.

Armed Police and Ambulance On Scene

Specialist firearms officers joined regular cops and the London Ambulance Service at the scene. They found a man in his 20s with a gunshot wound. He was swiftly taken to hospital and is now in a stable condition.

Investigation Underway

No arrests have been made yet as detectives continue their enquiries. The hunt for the shooter is ongoing.

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