Man with 'life-changing injuries' after Walthamstow house siege
Police negotiated for hours at the house on Friday
Last updated 11th Oct 2025
A man’s described as having 'life-changing injuries' after gunfire was heard in a north London house.
The police were involved in a stand-off in Walthamstow for several hours, starting at 10am on Friday (10 Oct).
Family members had called 999 to say the man was inside the house on Stow Crescent with a gun, threatening to harm himself.
Bang
Officers and trained negotiators spent around four hours negotiating, before going into the building when they heard a bang inside.
Weapons were fired as they entered - exactly whose weapons is going to be the subject of an independent investigation.
The man was treated at the scene by police medics and the London Ambulance Service and then taken to hospital. The man’s condition has now been assessed as non-life threatening, and he remains in hospital.
Concerning
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said:
“Our thoughts at this time are with the injured man and his family.
“I know this news will be concerning for the community in Walthamstow and the wider public in London. However, I want to reassure you, incidents where officers discharge their firearms are incredibly rare.
“It is right that there is a full investigation into the circumstances around this incident, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct is leading this. This process must take its course and while that is ongoing it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.
“Armed officers do a difficult job for London, they respond to 4,000 calls a year, placing themselves in danger to protect others. They make split-second decisions in incredibly difficult and challenging circumstances, and I am grateful to all of them for their professionalism and bravery.
“Our officers remain on scene and I would like to thank residents for their assistance and cooperation throughout the day.”