A 45-year-old man has been taken into custody following a terrifying incident in North London, where a teenage boy was shot in the head with an air rifle.
The attack occurred on Monday afternoon in the Stamford Hill area, a neighbourhood with a significant Orthodox Jewish community. The young victim, just 13 years old, was reportedly targeted on a residential street.
Emergency services, including police and London Ambulance Service paramedics, rushed to the scene. The boy was treated for his injuries by medics; remarkably, he did not require immediate hospitalisation.
Community and Police Response
Officers from the Metropolitan Police responded swiftly to reports of the shooting. A spokesperson confirmed that a suspect was located and arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and possession of an imitation firearm.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community. Stamford Hill is known for its large and close-knit Jewish population, and authorities are working to understand the full circumstances surrounding the attack.
The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the motive behind the shooting. The suspect remains in custody for questioning.
