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Man shot in parked car in Woolwich remains critical

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A 32-year-old man was shot in a parked car in Woolwich on Thursday night and remains in a critical condition.

A 32-year-old man was shot in a parked car on Frances Street in Woolwich at 8.09pm on Thursday 22 October. Officers gave him first aid at the scene, and London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended. He was taken to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains in a critical condition. Specialist officers are supporting his next-of-kin.

Police believe the suspect left the scene in a dark-coloured saloon car heading towards Woolwich Church Street. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, leading the investigation for the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said officers were 'working around the clock' to find those responsible. He appealed for anyone travelling in the area on Thursday night to contact police with information or dashcam footage, saying even small details could prove vital.

Superintendent Charlene Pavitt, who leads policing in the area, said the incident was believed to be isolated and there was no evidence the wider public was at risk. Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting CAD 6520/22OCT, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Man shot in parked car in Woolwich remains critical
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In this story: Woolwich · Frances Street · Metropolitan Police · Wayne Jolley · Charlene Pavitt

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