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Man in critical condition after shooting in Woolwich

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 14:53 · Archive

A 32-year-old man remains in critical condition after being shot in a parked car in Woolwich on 22 October.

A 32-year-old man was shot in a parked car on Frances Street in Woolwich on 22 October at around 8.09pm. Police arrived and provided first aid before paramedics and London's Air Ambulance took him to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries. A week later, he remains in a critical condition.

A 48-year-old man was arrested on 29 October and remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said the investigation remained ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward, assuring them that any information would be treated in confidence.

Police believe the suspect fled the scene in a dark-coloured saloon car heading towards Woolwich Church Street. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 6520/22OCT, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Man in critical condition after shooting in Woolwich
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In this story: Woolwich · Frances Street · Metropolitan Police · Wayne Jolley · London's Air Ambulance

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