Three Men Injured in Shocking Gun and Knife Attacks in Homerton, Hackney
Gunshots and Stabbings Rock Homerton on Saturday Night
- Police rushed to Homerton at 10:35pm on 11 January after reports of gunfire.
- London’s Air Ambulance and paramedics treated a 27-year-old man with gunshot wounds outside Homerton Station.
- Two other men aged 28 and 29 were hurt in a second attack on Gascoyne Road — one shot and the other stabbed.
- Despite the violence, all victims are said to have non-life-threatening injuries.
Police Scramble to Link Two Violent Attacks
- Detectives are urgently probing whether the two shootings and stabbing are connected.
- No arrests have been made yet as investigations ramp up.
- Expect a heavy police presence in Hackney’s streets over the coming days.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Out
Superintendent Brigid Beehag-Fisher of Hackney and Tower Hamlets Police slammed the attacks:
“This incident shows the casual disregard by some for the safety of our communities. Our investigation teams are working hard to understand the circumstances behind this incident and identify those responsible. Over the coming days, there will be increased police presence in the area.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 6958/11Jan, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Authorities are staying tight-lipped as the investigation continues, but are warning locals to stay alert.
