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Man shot in the back while sitting in his car

A man was shot in the back while sitting in his car on Saturday.

Met detectives investigating a shooting in Mitcham are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage to contact them.

Police were called at around 11.30pm to reports that a firearm had been discharged in Clarendon Grove, Mitcham.

Officers were later informed that a man had been taken to hospital with gunshot injuries to his back. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Initial enquiries suggest that the incident happened on Clarendon Grove, when the victim was approached by a man who shot at him while he was sitting in his car.

Detective Inspector Mat Freeman said: “We know that when this incident happened there were members of the public and vehicles driving nearby.

“Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw or heard anything suspicious at around that time. Also, if you were driving in the area, did you record something on dashcam?

“Any piece of information, no matter how irrelevant it may seem, could be crucial in piecing together what took place.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC giving the reference CAD 7369/06MAY.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, online or by calling 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: Clarendon Grove, Mitcham (Picture: Google Street View)

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