A teenager is in hospital after being shot in Dagenham.
Police were called shortly before 6pm yesterday (Monday, June 22) to Mayesbrook Road following reports of a shooting.
A Met spokespersaid: “A male, aged in his teens, was found suffering from gunshot injuries.
“He has been taken to hospital; his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
“At this early stage there have been no arrests.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call 101 quoting ref CAD 6234/22 June.
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