Woman injured and man dead in Clissold Park shooting – as police appeal for witnesses

Clissold Park is a popular beauty spot in Stoke Newington. Photograph: David Holt

A woman was injured and a man has died after a shooting in Clissold Park yesterday – with detectives urging anyone with information to come forward.

Emergency services responded to reports of the shooting just after 7pm last night.

They found a woman in her 40s with a bullet wound to the torso, and a man, also in his 40s, with gunshot wounds.

The woman has since been discharged from hospital, but despite the efforts of medics, the man died in hospital later that evening.

Uncomfirmed reports on social media have suggested that the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself.

A firearm involved in the incident was recovered, and a crime scene remains in place at the park.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Ireland, who is leading the investigation from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “We recognise the shock and distress this incident will have caused anyone present in Clissold Park yesterday evening, as well as the local community in and around Stoke Newington.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim and their family, and we continue to support them as this investigation progresses.

“The investigation is in its very early stages and we are working at pace to establish the full circumstances.

“We are now able to share that the man and woman involved were known to each other. We are treating this as an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

“We know there were several witnesses on the scene yesterday who are yet to come forward with information. We urge anyone who was at the scene and may be able to help us to reach out.

“If you have anything to share with us that could assist our investigation, please call 101 quoting reference CAD 6102/17SEP.”

Hackney mayor Caroline Woodley called it a “terrible event”.

The borough leader added: “Thank you so much to the emergency services for the swift response.

“I hope the woman and all those affected have all the support they need – I will be following up to make sure.”