Shooting in north east London leaves man in a critical condition

Emergency services were called to Blackhorse Lane in Walthamstow late last night

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Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 18th Jun 2023

A shooting in north east London has left a man in a critical condition.

Emergency services were called to Blackhorse Lane in Walthamstow at around 10.45pm last night.

They found a 22 year old man with very serious injuries. He was taken to hospital and is reported to be in a critical condition.

No one's been arrested by police so far.

Cordons are in place in and around Blackhorse Lane as forensic examination of the scene continues.

Following the shooting, a Section 60 was authorised to assist officers as they work to keep people in Walthamstow safe.

Anyone with information or footage that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 8299/17Jun or to call Crimestoppers anonymously.

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