Authorities are currently conducting a search for suspects following reported incidents of crossbow attacks, which resulted in injuries to a woman and a man in the east London area.
The Metropolitan police stated that the events took place in Shoreditch spaced 10 days apart, but were connected.
On Monday 4 March, at approximately 7:45pm, a female aged 44 was struck in the head by a crossbow bolt while crossing a road in the vicinity of Clifton House in east London.
On Thursday, March 14 at approximately 7:25pm, a 20-year-old male received a neck injury from a crossbow bolt near Arnold Circus, which was about 60 meters away from the location of the initial attack.
Authorities stated that the individuals had been discharged from the hospital and did not sustain life-threatening or life-altering injuries. There have been no other occurrences like this reported.
The officers were engaged in immediate efforts to identify a suspect. Additional officers will be sent to the area during the weekend to gather information and offer reassurance.
DCS James Conway, who is responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said: “There are significant efforts to find whoever carried out these assaults, and we are committed to keeping the community updated over the coming days, as we know how worrying this is.”
He stated that a group of CID detectives, local law enforcement, and specialized officers were pursuing various leads, such as identifying witnesses, examining potential CCTV footage, and analyzing forensic evidence.
The officer stated that they were seeking input from members of the nearby community.
Hey there! Thank you for being observant and aware of your surroundings. Have you noticed anything unusual occurring on the days these incidents happened? Or have you witnessed or overheard anything suspicious in the vicinity? Your information could be crucial in helping us solve these offences.”
It is possible that you observed something on the days when these crimes were committed, or you may have noticed something suspicious in the neighborhood that could be connected to these events. Hi! We appreciate your attentiveness and awareness of your surroundings. Did you happen to see anything out of the ordinary on the days the offenses took place? Or have you observed or heard anything suspicious in the area? Any details you can provide may greatly assist us in solving these crimes.
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“If you possess any information, please come forward and communicate with us.” Individuals have the option to directly speak with an officer, call the non-emergency number 101, or anonymously contact Crimestoppers through a phone call.
The speaker acknowledges that the recent incidents may cause distress to the community, but urges them to continue with their daily activities. They also advise the public to stay vigilant and report anything of concern during the ongoing investigation.
Authorities were collaborating with the Tower Hamlets council to maximize the use of available resources.
Source: theguardian.com
