A man in his 30s is fighting for his life after being shot in Woolwich, south-east London, on Thursday evening. The incident took place on Frances Street, and the victim was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police Response and Emergency Care
Police were called to the scene at around 8.10pm following reports of a shooting. Officers performed first aid on the man until the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance arrived. He was then taken to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Despite a thorough search by officers, including firearms officers and a dog unit, no suspects were found. No arrests have been made, and enquiries into the shooting continue.
Social Media Reports and Official Statement
There are reports on social media that the shooting happened near a bus stop. A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Police were called at 20:09hrs on Thursday, 22 October to reports of a shooting in Frances Street, Woolwich.
“Officers attended and found a man, aged in his 30s, suffering from gunshot wounds. They performed first aid until the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance arrived.
“The man was taken to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officers, including firearms officers and a dog unit, searched the area but no suspects were found.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.”
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 6520/22OCT. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
