Overnight Shooting Shuts Down Dagenham Road as Police Launch Major Probe
Selinas Lane Sealed Off Amid Forensic Hunt
Dagenham’s Selinas Lane has been completely shut since the early hours of Monday morning following a suspected shooting involving a man and a woman. Metropolitan Police officers have taped off the area and forensic teams, decked out in blue paper suits, are combing the street for crucial evidence.
Incident Details Still Emerging
While police have yet to confirm the exact circumstances, reports indicate both a man and a woman were caught up in the shooting. Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before midnight on Sunday, with paramedics treating the man for a gunshot wound and the woman for a head injury.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 3.41am to reports of a shooting at the junction of Selinas Lane and Coppen Road, Dagenham. Our first paramedics arrived on scene in less than five minutes. Both victims were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.”
Police Maintain Crime Scene, Appeal for Witnesses
The crime scene remains active, with officers patrolling Selinas Lane and nearby streets. Authorities are appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious overnight to come forward.
- Police cordon has been in place since late Sunday night
- Forensics actively gathering evidence on-site
- Emergency crews responded promptly to the shooting
If you witnessed anything or have information, contact the Metropolitan Police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org.
Stay Tuned for Updates
We’ve reached out to the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for official comments. Watch this space for the latest on this unfolding story.
