Further appeal following shooting in Kensington

Detectives continue to appeal for information and witnesses following a shooting in Kensington.

Police were called at around 17:30hrs on Sunday, 24 November, to shots fired and a number of people in a vehicle injured in Southern Row.

A 34-year-old man and an eight-year-old girl had received serious gunshot injuries. Both remain in hospital.

The man suffered potentially life-changing injuries. Officers await a further assessment of the girl’s condition, however her injuries are not life-threatening.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has been bailed to a date in early February pending further enquiries.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, including any motive.

Superintendent Owen Renowden, the lead for policing in Kensington and Chelsea, said: “The Met’s investigation is being led by detectives from the Specialist Crime Command who are working closely with our local teams.

“I recognise that any shooting has a traumatic impact on the local community. There will be a continued presence from our neighbourhood policing teams over the coming days and we are also working closely with our partners to provide additional reassurance.

“Although the investigation is progressing at pace, I want to appeal today to anyone with information that may assist to come forward.

“You can do so by calling 101 and quoting reference 5238/24Nov or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”