Officers from the Met Police responded to reports of a shooting incident on Porters Avenue in Dagenham at approximately 1.06pm on Wednesday, 5 June. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a man, believed to be aged 22, suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

Emergency medical teams from the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance swiftly attended to provide medical assistance to the injured individual. The victim was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Fortunately, medical assessments have indicated that the injuries sustained by the victim are non-life threatening and non-life changing. However, the incident has prompted a thorough investigation by Police. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.

In response to the incident, members of the public can anticipate an increased police presence in the vicinity of Porters Avenue in the coming hours. The heightened police activity aims to reassure residents and gather crucial information that may aid in the ongoing investigation.

Authorities urge anyone with relevant information regarding the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation. Any details, regardless of how insignificant they may seem, could prove invaluable in apprehending those responsible and ensuring the safety of the community. A Spokesman for the Met Police said:

At 13:06hrs on Wednesday, 5 June officers were called to reports of a shooting in Porters Avenue, Dagenham.

On arrival they found a man, believed to be aged 22, with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

London Ambulance Service paramedics and the London Air Ambulance attended.

The man was taken to hospital where his injuries have been assessed as non-life threatening and non-life changing.

An investigation is underway. At this early stage there have been no arrests.

The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the immediate area in the coming hours.