Man, 32, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after father and eight-year-old daughter shot in car

27 November 2024, 13:46 | Updated: 27 November 2024, 14:03

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a father and an eight-year-old girl were shot in their car in west London.

The child was injured along with her 34-year-old father after a gunman opened fire into their vehicle in Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, west London, at 17:34hrs on Sunday.

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the suspect has also been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The force confirmed the suspect remains in custody.

Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the London Ambulance Service who treated two people for gunshot injuries.

There was also a two-year-old child and a woman in the vehicle who both escaped unharmed.

The man suffered potentially life-changing injuries in the incident, with bystanders and police confirming the gunman shot 'directly into a car'.

The force said in a statement on Wednesday: "Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances which led to a 34-year-old man and an eight-year-old girl suffering injuries following the shooting in Southern Row, W10 at around 17:30hrs on Sunday, 24 November."

Both the girl and the man were taken to hospital, with the force confirming that the girl’s injuries were not life-threatening.

It follows the arrest of a 22-year-old man, who had previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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He has been bailed to a date in early February pending further enquiries.

The Met said: "Local residents will continue to see an increased police presence in and around the area of Southern Row over the coming days. We would urge anyone with concerns to speak to one of them.

"Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command lead the investigation and ask anyone with information that may assist to come forward.

"Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances, including any motive.Alternatively, if you can help, please call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD reference 5238/24Nov. You can also provide information by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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