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Incident: Two men injured in shooting in Bow

Police are investigating the firearm discharge, appealing to witnesses and anyone with footage of the suspect’s car travelling down Campbell Road 

Two men have been injured in a drive-by shooting on Swaton Road, Bow.

Police were called to the scene around 9 pm on Sunday 7 May to reports of gunshots. 

Officers found two men, aged 21 and 66, with gunshot injuries. 

They were taken to hospital, where their conditions were assessed as not life-threatening.

Police believe the men were sitting in a car when they were shot by a suspect who discharged a firearm on Swaton Road. 

They believe he then fled the scene in a silver Skoda Octavia, which travelled along Campbell Road. 

Detectives are investigating the firearm discharge and are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information or footage to make contact. 

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC giving the reference CAD 6896/07MAY23.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, online or by calling 0800 555 111.


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