Police were scrambled just before 4am on Monday, 2 May, after reports of a shooting on Hertford Road, Barking. When officers arrived, they found a man in his 20s with stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital and is now in a stable condition, with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Gunshot Victim and Woman Suffer Bullet Grazes
Shortly after, police were informed that a man and woman arrived at an east London hospital. The man, in his 30s, had a gunshot wound to the leg. His injuries are also not life-threatening. The woman had minor grazes consistent with a bullet scratch.
Scene Still Cordoned Off as Investigation Continues
All three injuries appear connected to the incident on Hertford Road, where police maintain a tight cordon. Officers are working hard to piece together what happened in the early hours.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
“It is absolutely critical that we, along with our partners, drive down violent crime in London – this is the top priority for all in the Met.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 1033/02may, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Met Racing to Tackle Violent Crime
The Met Police say their plans are robust, mixing prevention, diversion, and enforcement. Crime stats show drops in serious violent offences, but the fight isn’t over.
Officers remain committed to shutting down violent offenders, drug dealers, county lines gangs, and organised crime networks plaguing London streets.
With communities at the heart, the Met vows to keep up the pressure and make London safer for all.
