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Police give update on girl, 9, who was left fighting for her life in drive-by shooting

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Updated 16:16 31 May 2024 GMT+1Published 15:46 31 May 2024 GMT+1

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Police give update on girl, 9, who was left fighting for her life in drive-by shooting

The child was shot on Kingsland High Street in Hackney, London

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

The police have issued an update on the nine-year-old girl who was left fighting for her life after an east London drive-by shooting on Wednesday (29 May).

She was having dinner with family in a restaurant in Dalston, Hackney, and was injured when shots were fired from a motorbike outside, with three men also hurt.

Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Superintendent, James Conway, has since shared that the child remains in critical condition.

An nine-year-old girl remains in critical condition after a drive-by shooting in Dalston, London. (PA)
An nine-year-old girl remains in critical condition after a drive-by shooting in Dalston, London. (PA)

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Speaking to reporters in Hackney on Friday (31 May), Conway said: "We remain in close contact with our colleagues in the NHS who have worked around the clock to provide urgent care to the victims, including the young girl who I am very sad to say remains in a critical condition."

Conway added: "Our investigation continues at pace, with a dedicated team of detectives piecing together the facts and an unrelenting focus on tracing those responsible."

He also revealed that the bike, which has since been recovered, was a Ducati Monster with a white body, red chassis and red wheels.

The motorbike had been reported stolen from the Wembley area of London in 2021 and at the time of the shooting had the registration plate DP21 OXY.

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Conway appealed for anyone who has information on the bike to come forward, adding: "There are people out there who may know something that may be crucial to our investigation."

Police forensic officers in Dalston near to the scene of the Kingsland High Street shooting. (PA)
Police forensic officers in Dalston near to the scene of the Kingsland High Street shooting. (PA)

Three other men, aged 26, 37 and 42 - who were sitting outside the restaurant - were also taken to hospital for treatment where their conditions are stable, although one potentially faces life-changing injuries.

Conway previously said: "We do not believe that the girl and the men injured were known to each other.

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"As with any child, she was an innocent victim of the indiscriminate nature of gun crime."

The force said officers were 'keeping an open mind' as to the motive.

Conway added: "We are keen to identify other witnesses who were in the area around the scene at the time of the shooting.

"Similarly, if you were in the Kingsland High Street area at the time of the shooting and have information or footage from a phone or other device, please share that with us.

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"Events such as these are rarely spontaneous. Someone knows who is responsible for this shooting that has left a little girl fighting for her life."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Featured Image Credit: PA/X/@mcDarke/PA

Topics: UK News, News, Crime

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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