Police have arrested two people following a firearm discharge in Newham this afternoon, which left one man injured and sparked a major emergency response.

At approximately 2:42pm on Tuesday, April 29, officers were called to Upton Lane, E7 after reports of gunshots heard in a residential street. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene where a man was treated for a gunshot wound. He has since been transported to hospital, where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

Two other individuals were also treated at the scene for head injuries, though their conditions have not been described as serious.

Quick Arrests and Firearm Recovery

In a swift response, officers from the Metropolitan Police’s North East Command arrested two individuals in connection with the incident. One of the suspects remains in hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

Police have confirmed that a firearm has been recovered and a cordon remains in place on Upton Lane while forensic investigations continue.

Community Reassurance Efforts

Chief Inspector Daryl Jones of the North East Command said:

We are aware that this shooting on a residential street this afternoon would have had an enormous impact on the local community.
We are pleased we’ve been able to make two arrests and recover a firearm within hours of the incident.
Any residents with concerns, please speak to the officers at the scene or contact your local neighbourhood policing teams.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.

Appeal for Witnesses

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information that could assist their investigation to come forward.

If you were in the area at the time, have dashcam footage, or witnessed anything suspicious, please contact police by calling 101 quoting reference 4319/29Apr.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.