Man, 28, is shot dead and another man in his thirties stabbed while gathering up to 100 people in east London park
- Police called Cheney Row Park, Waltham Forest at 12:30pm for gunshot reports
- Shortly afterwards, two men later came to a hospital in East London
- One man later died while the other was arrested in connection with the incident
- Police urge witnesses to remember and help victim’s ‘mourning mother and father’
A 28-year-old man has been killed in a shooting at a gathering of up to 100 people in an east London park, while another man was stabbed at the same party.
Police were called to Cheney Row Park, Waltham Forest, about 12:30 p.m. today over reports of shots being fired.
Shortly afterwards, two men came to an east London hospital, one of whom later died of gunshot wounds.
The other man, in his thirties, had suffered stab wounds. He was later released from the hospital and has been arrested in connection with the incident.
On-site forensics in Waltham Forest. Police were called to Cheney Row Park around 12:30pm today over reports of gunshots
Police have called for witnesses to remember victim’s ‘grieving mother and father’ and help police with their investigation
Witnesses have been urged to remember the victim’s grieving mother and father and help police with their investigation.
Metropolitan Police Superintendent Kelly Allen, who is leading the investigation, said: “My heart goes out to the family of the man who lost his life in this reckless act of violence.
“I believe there were 50-100 people in and around Cheney Row Park playing music at the time of the shooting.
“I urgently need to speak to everyone who was at that event – even if you don’t think you saw anything important, you need to come forward.
A 28-year-old man has been killed in a shooting at a gathering of up to 100 people in an east London park, while another man was stabbed at the same party
“There will be footage and footage shot during the event, and we need to see it.
‘Make sure all this material is saved – we’ll provide a link to upload it soon.
“To anyone considering whether or not to go to the police, I ask you this morning to put yourself in the position of the victim’s grieving mother and father. They deserve answers.’
Witnesses can contact the police on 101, citing reference 267/24jul, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.