Two teenagers have been rushed to hospital after being shot in west London. Armed police raced to Verity Close, Notting Hill, at around 11.40pm last night (July 1).
There they found two teenagers – aged 15 and 16 – who’d been shot. They were taken to hospital and their injuries were assessed as being non-life-threatening.
Verity Close is a quiet cul-de-sac, which runs just off Lancaster Road and is a short walk from Grenfell Tower.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at about 11.40pm on Monday, July 1, to Verity Close, Notting Hill, following reports of gunshots. Officers, including firearms officers, attended and found two boys – aged 15 and 16 – with gunshot injuries.
“They were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
“Trident detectives are leading the investigation and are working closely with colleagues from the Central West Command Unit who police Kensington. A crime scene remains in place.
“At this early stage there have been no arrests and enquiries continue. Any witnesses, or anyone with information, is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 9161/01Jul. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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