A child and three adults were injured in a drive-by shooting outside the Evin restaurant in Hackney, London. Emergency services responded to the scene, with all four victims taken to a hospital in East London. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and a motorcyclist fleeing the area. Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities appeal for information to aid the case.
A child and three adults were injured in a drive-by shooting in Hackney, London, on Wednesday night. The incident occurred outside the Evin restaurant on Kingsland High Street at approximately 9:20 PM. Emergency services, including specialist firearms officers and the London Ambulance Service, responded to the scene. All four victims were transported to a hospital in East London, with the child in serious condition.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and observed a motorcyclist leaving the area at high speed. Local business owner Ayo Adesina noted a large crowd and rapid paramedic response, while another witness highlighted ongoing police investigations. No arrests have been made, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the police. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Ward emphasized the shockwave this event has caused within the community.