Two arrested following firearm discharge in Newham

Police are investigating a firearms discharge in Newham this afternoon.

Police were called at 14:42hrs on Tuesday, 29 April following reports of a gunshots heard in Upton Lane, E7.

Officers were joined at the residential property by London Ambulance Service where one person was treated at the scene for a gunshot wound.

The man has been conveyed to hospital where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening. The London Ambulance Service also treated two other people for head injuries.

Two people have been arrested in connection with this offence with one remaining in hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

Chief Inspector Daryl Jones from North East Command said:

“We are aware that this shooting on a residential street this afternoon would have had an enormous impact on the local community.

“We are pleased we've been able to make two arrests and recover a firearm within hours of the incident.

“Any residents with concerns, please speak to the officers at the scene, or to your local neighbourhood policing teams.”

A cordon remains in place while police undertake enquiries, which are ongoing.

If you were a witness or have any information which might help, please call police on 101 with the reference 4319/29Apr or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.