Kensington double shooting leaves girl, 8, and man seriously injured as gunman on loose

Met Police were called to Kensington pursuing reports of a shooting - a antheral and a young miss were recovered suffering from superior injuries astatine the country connected the weekend

A treble shooting has near a antheral and an eight-year-old miss earnestly injured successful London's posh Kensington with the gunman inactive astatine large.

Emergency services rushed to Southern Row, W10, pursuing reports of a shooting soon aft 5.30pm connected Sunday. Medics treated 2 radical for gunshot injuries astatine the scene.

Met Police have since identified the victims arsenic a 34-year-old antheral and a eight-year-old girl. They stay successful infirmary pursuing the horrific attack. Fortunately, the unit confirmed the miss is not successful life-threatening condition. They are waiting to beryllium updated connected the man's wellness status. 

Superintendent Owen Renowden, successful complaint of policing for Kensington and Chelsea, said: “This is an appalling incidental that has near 2 radical earnestly injured, including a young miss who thankfully is successful a unchangeable information this morning.

"I americium appealing to the nationalist who whitethorn person been successful the country astatine the clip of the shooting. Did you perceive immoderate gunshots astir 17:30hrs yesterday evening? Did you spot anyone fleeing from the area?

"We are keen to perceive from anyone who whitethorn person immoderate accusation surrounding this incident. Your accusation matters, nary substance however insignificant you whitethorn deliberation it is.”

Police impulse anyone with accusation to interaction them connected 101, quoting notation CAD5238/24NOV. Alternatively, interaction Crimestoppers anonymously connected 0800 555 111. 

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