Croydon shooting: Boy ,17, hospitalised with ‘potentially life changing’ injuries

A 17-year-old boy remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after he was shot in the leg on Monday.

An investigation was launched after cops were called to reports of a shooting in Park Street, near the Whitgift shopping centre in Croydon, at around 7.30pm.

At the scene, police and paramedics found a 17-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg.

He was taken to hospital where his condition has been assessed as potentially life-changing. His next of kin have been informed, police said.

A spokeswoman for the Met said: “A crime scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing. There have been no arrests.

“Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6140/10Feb. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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