Appeal to identify man following firearms discharge in Hackney

Detectives are releasing footage of a man they want to speak to following a firearms discharge in Hackney.

Police were called at approximately 23:40hrs on Friday, 7 July 2023 to Homerton Road, Hackney, following reports that shots had been fired.

Officers responded and following an search of the area they established that there were no injured persons and those involved had left the scene.

A crime scene was established and a bullet casing was recovered.

Detectives from Specialist Crime began an investigation.

Following extensive enquiries they are now releasing short footage of a man they want to speak to.

There have been no arrests at this time.

Anyone who can identify the man in the footage is asked to call 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD9672/07JUL23.

Alternatively to remain 100% anonymous contact the independent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.