Police appeal for witnesses after Clissold Park shooting

Detectives are appealing to witnesses or anyone with information following a fatal shooting in Clissold Park on Wednesday, 17 September, to come forward and speak to police.

At 19:07hrs officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance responded to reports of a shooting involving two people in Clissold Park, N16.

A woman in her 40s was found at the scene with a bullet wound to the torso. After being treated by paramedics she was taken to hospital, where her injuries were not deemed life-threatening or life-changing. She has since been discharged.

The suspect, a man in his 40s, was also found at the scene with gunshot wounds. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services and medical staff, he died in hospital later that evening.

The victim and her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A firearm involved in the incident was safely recovered at the scene and crime scene remains in place at Clissold Park.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Ireland, who is leading the investigation from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “We recognise the shock and distress this incident will have caused anyone present in Clissold Park yesterday evening, as well as the local community in and around Stoke Newington.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim and their family, and we continue to support them as this investigation progresses.

“The investigation is in its very early stages and we are working at pace to establish the full circumstances. We are now able to share that the man and woman involved were known to each other. We are treating this as an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

“We know there were witnesses on the scene yesterday who are yet to come forward with information. We urge anyone who was at the scene and may be able to help us to reach out.

“If you have anything to share with us that could assist our investigation, please call 101 quoting reference CAD 6102/17SEP.”