Man rushed to hospital after shooting in crowded venue in Walthamstow

Police rushed to a venue on Blackhorse Lane on Saturday following reports of a shooting
The shooting took place in a venue on Blackhorse Lane (pictured)
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Sami Quadri18 June 2023
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A man has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in a crowded venue in Walthamstow.

Police rushed to a venue on Blackhorse Lane following reports of a shooting at 10.45pm on Saturday, June 17.

A man was found among a large crowd with gunshot wounds to his abdomen.

He has been taken to a hospital in London. His condition is unknown.

Stella Creasy, the MP for Walthamstow, urged anyone with information on the incident to come forward.

A large crime scene is in place at Uplands Business Park and Blackhorse Lane.

No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.

Anyone with information can contact the police on 101 quoting CAD 8299 17 June or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 0850000

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