Belgrade Road, Hackney
(Picture: Google Street View)A 17-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being shot in broad daylight in Hackney.
The teenager was injured after riding into Gilpin Square on a motorbike with a friend.
The pair were confronted by “four or five masked males” who shot the teenager at approximately 1.30pm on Monday.
The victim was then chased before the assailants scattered into the surrounding streets.
Police were called to the scene and found the victim on Belgrade Road where he was taken to hospital. His injuries were judged to be non-life threatening.
Two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder but were later released on bail.
Detective inspector Matthew Webb, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our investigation is moving along and we now believe that on the day of the incident a motorbike carrying two males rode into Gilpin Square at around 1.30pm.
“The bike stopped by a group of four or five males who had their faces covered and someone from the masked group fired a gun, shooting the victim who was on the motorbike.
“After being shot, the victim fell from the bike but managed to get to his feet.
“He was then chased by the group for a short distance before they all fled into the surrounding streets.
“This was a brutal shooting in broad daylight on a busy residential street in east London and we are confident that a number of people will have seen either the actual incident or the immediate aftermath. We really want to hear from those people.
“If you have dashcam or doorbell footage, or even if you have been told something about the shooting, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
“It is vital that we remove potentially lethal weapons from unsafe hands and put a stop to violence of this kind taking place on the streets where we live, work and raise our families. If you know anything at all please do the right thing and speak to us.”
Anyone who has footage or information about this incident should call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 3353/07MAR.
Alternatively, to remain 100 per cent anonymous, they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
