A crime scene remains in place in the area (file photo)
Nigel Howard
David Child21 August 2020
Armed police descended on a north London park after a man in his thirties was shot in broad daylight.
Emergency services were called after witnesses reported hearing gunshots near Clissold Park in Stoke Newington shortly before 7pm on Friday, police said.
A man, who is believed to be in his mid-thirties, was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was rushed to hospital by paramedics.
"We await an update on his condition," the Met Police said.
"A crime scene remains in place in the area and Trident detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have been informed of the incident."
Police added no arrests had been made.
