An 11-year-old boy has suffered what has been described as possible life-changing injuries after being shot in east London, police have confirmed.
Officers were called, along with the ambulance service, to an address in Kerry Drive, Upminster, at 9.30pm on Friday and found two people suffering injuries.
Metropolitan Police said both were taken to hospital, with the boy’s condition listed as not life-threatening but possibly life-changing.
A man who is believed to be in his 40s had cuts to his head and police said they were not sure if his injuries were caused by the firearm discharge. The young boy had a gunshot injury.
According to police a number of suspects had made off prior to the arrival of police. A police helicopter assisted with the search but no arrests have been made at this stage.
Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Multiple police vehicles and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were in attendence.
Police said in a statement: “A number of suspects had made off prior to the arrival of police. A police helicopter assisted officers in searches, however there has been no arrest at this stage.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that can assist the police is asked to call 101 quoting ref 7285/01may.
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