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I wanted to provide you an update regarding Violent crime, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Date & Time: 17/09/2025 21:09
CAD Number: 6102/17SEP25
Incident Type: Firearms Offence
Location: Clissold Park N16
Incident Details: Officers responded to reports of a shooting in Clissold Park, N16 at 19:06hrs on Wednesday, 17 September.
A woman in her 40s – believed to be the victim – was treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance whereby she was conveyed to an East London hospital and her injuries were declared as not life threatening or changing.
A 49-year-old man also received treatment for gunshot wounds and however has now since been pronounced deceased.
Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter, who is responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said:
“We understand this is a deeply distressing incident for those involved, the witnesses in the park and the community in the surrounding area.
“We are in the early stages of the investigation, but we believe at this stage the man and woman are known to one another and at this time, we are treating it as an isolated incident.
“Officers are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of the incident and will continue to support those who are affected. A crime scene remains in place for investigation with an increased police presence.”
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