Barber Cuts Clothes Off Gunshot Victim After Triple Shooting in East London

A quick-thinking barbershop owner sliced off a man’s clothes with scissors to stem the bleeding after three men were shot in Upton Lane, East Ham, on Friday evening.

Triple Shooting Shakes Newham

Police rushed to the scene just before 7pm following reports of gunfire. Three men suffering from gunshot wounds were found and rushed to hospital. Authorities have yet to update on their conditions.

No Arrests Yet as Police Tighten Security

No arrests have been made at this early stage. However, a section 60 order is now in place across Newham until 3pm Saturday, granting officers wider stop-and-search powers. This is aimed at preventing further violence in the area.

Witnesses Urged to Speak Up

If you saw anything, call police on 101 quoting CAD 6941/08Oct.

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