Armed Police Rush to Hackney After Late-Night Shooting
Armed officers swarmed Middleton Road in Hackney just before 10pm on Monday as chaos erupted. Paramedics and police responded rapidly following a shooting that has shaken the East London area.
Moped Gang Opens Fire in Broad Daylight
Witnesses report a gang on a moped rode past and fired at a victim, sparking a major police operation. A large cordon remains in place while detectives investigate the lawless attack amid a rising tide of gang violence across London.
Three Hospitalised, One in Critical Condition
- Three men injured by gunfire were rushed to hospital.
- One victim is in critical condition, while two others have less serious injuries.
- No arrests have been made so far.
A Met Police spokesperson confirmed: “We’re dealing with a shooting at around 9.45pm in Middleton Road, E8.”
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 7439/14dec.
