Appeal following shooting in Canning Town

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a shooting in Canning Town.

Police were called at about 02:05hrs on Saturday, 26 October to reports of a shooting on Thorne Close, near Rogers Road, E16.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found two men, aged 25 and 27, injured.

They were both taken to hospital with gunshot injuries and continue to receive medical treatment. Neither man has life-threatening injuries.

Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command are investigating.

Detective Inspector Iain Wallace said: “I would like to hear from anyone who was in the area in the early hours of Saturday – who heard or saw anything suspicious – to come forward.

“Two men were shot and it is vital that we identify who is responsible.

“Also, I would ask that you check any dash cam footage to see if you captured the shooting.”

No arrests have been and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Local residents can expect to see additional policing patrols in the area over the coming days.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 757/26Oct. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.