Man, 32, is detained as probe into Ladbroke Grove shooting continues
Police investigating the shooting in Ladbroke Grove where a man and a child were injured have made a second arrest.
A 32-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of the attempted murder of two people and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life – he remains in custody.
Cops continue to investigate the circumstances which led to a 34-year-old man and an eight-year-old girl suffering injuries following the shooting in Southern Row, at around 5.30pm on Sunday.
The man suffered potentially life-changing injuries. The girl’s 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.
Local residents will continue to see an increased police presence in and around the area of Southern Row over the coming days. Police are urging anyone with concerns to speak to one of them.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command lead the investigation and ask anyone with information that may assist to come forward. Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances, including any motive.
Alternatively, if you can help, please call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD reference 5238/24Nov. You can also provide information by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Picture top: Southern Row – cordoned off in the aftermath of the shooting (Picture: PA/Alamy)