South London Crime Crackdown: Three Men Arrested Over Herne Hill Shooting
In a major swoop on Tuesday morning, 24 November, the Met’s Specialist Crime Command arrested three men across south London in connection with drugs, firearms, and a violent non-fatal shooting.
Gandolfi Street and Denmark Hill Raids Lead to Arrests
- A 25-year-old man was nabbed at Gandolfi Street, SE15, linked to an attempted murder from a shooting in Herne Hill on 10 September.
- He also faces charges for supplying class B drugs and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
- Two other suspects, aged 29 and 20, were caught at Denmark Hill Estate, SE5, also connected to the same shooting.
- All three are now in custody at London police stations.
Met Police Urge Public to Help Stop Violent Crime
“Tragically this past weekend has seen two people lose their lives and another seriously injured in a shooting in east London,” said Detective Inspector Adam Seton from the Specialist Crime South Proactive Syndicates. “We are working tirelessly to tackle violent crime in London, bring those responsible to justice and ensure our communities can live without fear of these distressing crimes. “We need the public to provide intelligence on suspects carrying firearms or involved in violent crime to help us build strong cases and keep London’s streets safe.”
Speak Up: Help Police Catch Dangerous Criminals
Got info? Don’t stay silent. Contact police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. Your tipoff could save lives.
