A shooting in a west London park has left a 15-year-old boy dead this evening (Sunday 21 July). According to reports on social media, a gunman emerged from a bush and began shooting at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance in North Kensington, known locally as Teletubbies Park. The park was reportedly “full of families having fun” when the gunman appeared.
Pictures seen by MyLondon show a large number of emergency service vehicles on Kensal Road, near Hornimans Park, including police cars and rapid response ambulances. A police helicopter is also flying overhead.
London Ambulance Service confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan Police added that the person was a 15-year-old boy, who has not yet been identified, and that six men were in custody on suspicion of murder.
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22:02The important event
15-year-old boy ‘murdered’ in Ladbroke Grove shooting
A 15-year-old boy was shot dead in Horniman Park this evening, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.
In a statement, they said officers found a 15-year-old boy suffering from injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are currently searching for his relatives.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of the teenager’s murder.
A crime scene remains in place at the park.
Anyone with information at this early stage is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD6343/21Jul. You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
21:56Anna Willis
A man “came out of the bushes and started shooting”
One person reported on social media that his brother “saw the guy come out of the bushes. He pulled out a big gun and started shooting.
“He can still hear the sound of the gun ringing in his ear.”
The Metropolitan Police have yet to provide a statement on the details of the incident.
9:30 p.m.The important event
Man killed in park shooting
A man has been killed after being shot in Ladbroke Grove, London Ambulance Service said.
In a statement, a London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 7.19pm this evening (21 July) to reports of a shooting in a park near Hazlewood Crescent, Ladbroke Grove.
“We have sent a number of resources including ambulance crews, paramedics in rapid response vehicles and an incident response officer. We have also dispatched the London Air Ambulance.
“Unfortunately, a man died on site despite all the efforts of our teams to save his life.”
21:26Anna Willis
Emergency services contacted
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have both been contacted for further information about the incident in Ladbroke Grove.
We will provide you with updated information as soon as we receive it.
21:15Anna Willis
“I ran for my life”
On Facebook, residents reported “hearing gunshots” following the incident.
One person wrote: “We heard the gunshots, it was scary.”
Another said: “I ran for my life. I was standing there and I heard three gunshots. I didn’t wait to see who it was, I ran for my life. It’s so sad. The park was full of families having fun.”
21:05Anna Willis
What we know so far
Good evening and welcome to this live blog, where we will bring you the latest updates on this breaking news incident in west London.
According to social media posts, a shooting has taken place in North Kensington.
People are reporting that the attack took place in Horniman Park, also known as Teletubbies Park by locals.
A police helicopter was also spotted above the scene.
