Dozens of riot police descend on Brixton after shooting and stabbing
Dozens of riot police descend on Brixton after officers were attacked by large group of men while at scene where man was shot and stabbed
- Dozens of riot police descended on south London last night after officers were attacked by a large group
- A man in his mid-20s was found in Brixton at 9.35pm suffering gunshot injuries and stab wounds
- He was taken by the London Ambulance Service to a hospital but his condition remains unknown
- Metropolitan Police officers were approached by group of people and objects were thrown at them
Dozens of riot police descended on south London last night after officers were attacked by a large group of men while attending the scene of a suspected shooting and stabbing.
Videos on social media show a heavy police presence in Brixton – including dogs and a helicopter – after emergency services were called to reports of an injured man at around 9.35pm.
A man in his mid-20s was found suffering gunshot injuries and stab wounds. He was taken by the London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital but his condition remains unknown.
It comes amid a spate carnage in the capital, which saw a popular 55-year-old florist stabbed to death in Islington, a man chased through London’s Hyde Park by a gang wielding machetes, and a 15-year-old boy stabbed in Chelsea harbour- among other grizzly attacks.
Police officers came under attack whilst trying to treat a seriously injured man in Brixton
Rocks and bottles were thrown and a police van was damaged by large groups
Dozens of riot police descended on south London last night after officers were attacked by a large group of men while attending the scene of a suspected shooting and stabbing
Videos on social media show a heavy police presence in Brixton, including dogs and a helicopter, after emergency services were called to reports of an injured man
A man in his mid-20s was found suffering gunshot injuries and stab wounds
In Brixton last night, officers were approached by a large group of people and objects were thrown at them, Met Police said.
A crime scene is in place and officers remain in the area.
Riot vans were also seen as a number of roads were closed and helicopters searched overhead.
A force spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 21:37hrs on Wednesday, 2 June to reports of an injured man on Moorland Road, SW9.
‘Officers, including firearms officers, and London’s Air Ambulance attended.
‘A man, aged in his mid-20s, was found suffering what are believed to be gunshot injuries and stab wounds. He was taken by the LAS to a south London hospital; we await an update on his condition.
‘Whilst at the scene, officers were approached by a large group of people and objects were thrown towards them. A crime scene is in place and officers remain in the area.
‘Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 7951/02Jun.’
Riot vans were also seen in the area as a number of roads were closed
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said officers were approached by a large group of people and objects were thrown at them. A crime scene is in place
Dozens of riot police descended on south London after officers were attacked by a large group of men while attending the scene of a suspected shooting and stabbing
Riot vans were also seen in the area as a number of roads were closed
A man in his mid-20s was found suffering what are thought to be gunshot and stab wounds
The Brixton unrest came the same day a 21-year-old man was charged with the murder of popular florist Tony Eastlake, who was stabbed to death just yards from his stall in north London over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The 55-year-old – whose family described him as a ‘very special man’ and ‘loved by everybody’ – was attacked on Essex Road, Islington on Saturday at around 5.30pm and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scotland Yard said James Peppiatt of Canonbury has been charged with murder, and has been remanded in custody.
Loud applause broke out at a vigil held in his honour on Monday attended by friends, family and loved ones, as his daughter Paige Eastlake called the flower seller ‘my twin’ and ‘my best friend’.
Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Tunstall, leading the investigation for the Metropolitan Police, has asked anyone with information to come forward and check CCTV or dashcam footage.
She said: ‘I hope this brings some reassurance to the community after what was an incredibly traumatic and unsettling incident that has cost the life of a well loved and respected man.
ISLINGTON: The Brixton unrest came the same day a 21-year-old man was charged with the murder of popular florist Tony Eastlake, who was stabbed to death just yards from his stall in north London over the Bank Holiday weekend
HYDE PARK: And on Tuesday, footage showed a man being chased through London’s Hyde Park by a gang wielding machetes last night before being hacked to the ground with foot-long blades in front of screaming onlookers
And on Tuesday, footage showed a man being chased through London’s Hyde Park by a gang wielding machetes last night before being hacked to the ground with foot-long blades in front of screaming onlookers.
Shocking footage posted on social media shows a sprawling confrontation between a large group of youths and what appeared to be a single victim in a black tracksuit.
As members of the public fled in terror, the gang pursued the victim through the park before he slipped and fell to the ground enabling them to punch and kick him in the head.
On one video that was widely shared, a hysterical woman watching on screams: ‘He got stabbed! There’s a knife, there’s a knife! Oh my God, oh s***, oh God oh God!’
Another clip shows a man standing over the victim to deliver a blow to his midriff.
Using street slang for a stabbing, a male voice in the crowd says: ‘He bored him! Oh s*** he bored him!’
As the clip finishes, the victim is lying motionless on his back. He was rushed to a central London hospital and police said last night they believed he would survive.
