A local resident said the area is 'pretty quiet'. Walthamstow - latest news, breaking stories and comment - Evening Standard Walthamstow London Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Walthamstow Officers rushed to Brandon Road. It was only at 9:30 so we heard the police arriving, not the actual shooting. ", He added: "20 years ago it was nice with old people but now the generation are fighting.". A photo from the scene shows police tape blocking the road in both directions to traffic, with a number of vehicles parked within the cordon. For those who know how this man was murdered and can help bring someone to justice, I urge you to contact the police immediately. Forest Road was closed between Hale End Road and Fulbourne Road at around 6.15am this morning (Tuesday, March 3). A murder investigation has been launched and Miss Creasy urged anyone with information to share it with police. A cordon is currently in place.. A Met Police statement in full, shared by Stella Creasy, read: On the 13th August 2022 at 2127 hours Police were called to an incident on Forest Rise, E17, to the discharge of a firearm. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) We do not expect this sort of thing. Do you want the latest London travel, crime or transport news straight to your inbox? Officers said he was unresponsive when they arrived around 2pm. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. When last seen, Sydney was wearing the clothes shown in a CCTV image. Forest Road is still closed, only in westbound direction, and is causing some disruptions. Another business owner said the area was once rough but has quietened down. He said: "This latest murder is the third in as many weeks in Waltham Forest. A woman who lives on the road near the scene of the crime told our reporter at the scene that they had heard the shooting was from a birthday party as guests were coming out. Police have now confirmed that the stabbing involved a machete. There is also a police cordon in an alleyway off Turner Road. For the latest updates on this developing story follow our live blog below. Walthamstow stabbing: Huge police presence on Essex street after three people stabbed Essex Live 13:09 23-Feb-23. They dont seem to be negotiating with him anymore though. If you have any infromation on this matter please do come forward - you can report anonymously through Crimestoppers using the CAD number below on 0800 555 111. He spoke of his surprise at the horror incident last night: It's more calm than before. Then two boys walked casually like nothing happened in balaclavas and then up the road like nothing happened. Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. National News. It is thought that the incident is centred on area between Shernhall Street and Howard Road. Wood Street, outside The Duke pub, is cordoned off. He told MyLondon: "This area is very bad, it has been bad for the last two months. A pubgoer described the 'crazy' scenes in The Duke pub last night. Officers have been checking gutters, bins and the hedges for anything that could help their investigation. They are not comfortable police vans and dogs searching. It has quietened a bit. We sent an ambulance crew, who treated a man at the scene and took him to a hospital. Thered been music on all day, people standing outside and cars parked all over the place on double yellow lines. A spokesman for the Met Police said the investigation is in a "very early stage". A busy road in Walthamstow has been completely shut by police due to an ongoing incident. The Met Police was called at 6pm on Wednesday after a man, in his 30s, was found stabbed in Brandon Road. Buses routes for the 123, 275 and 675 are all being diverted. https://t.co/NtZl8W0ss0. Anyone who spots him is asked to call 999 - rather than 101. Officers continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward. Police have yet to release more details, but here is what we know so far about what has happened: Labour and Co-op MP for Walthamstow Stella Creasy has been tweeting about the incident, Walthamstow this is the police statement about what is happening in Lloyd Park and represents what can confirm has happened. Residents from throughout Leyton reported seeing police helicopters involved in the incident both last night and today. Walthamstow residents have been left shocked after a quadruple stabbing in The Duke, saying the "once rough" area had been getting better before the incident. Detective Chief Inspector Laurence Smith said: This is a thoroughly senseless act that has led to the loss of a young mans life. "Anyways, next thing I hear crack crack crack, and I thought it was someone pulling a prank letting firecrackers loose. Someone got hit in the body with a chair and the leg broke. The 25-year-old man was shot in the street in Forest Rise, Walthamstow, at about 9.25pm on Saturday. "Local officers, who know the community, will be on patrol in the area. Waltham Forest police have been stuck in a stand-off with a man in Leyton who fled over rooftops and broke into a house. Detective Inspector Grant Stevens, who is leading the investigation, said:"We are in the early stages of piecing together what happened last night and would like to hear from anyone who was inside the pub and witnessed the attack. Whether you do so anonymously via Crimestoppers or you come to us directly- we need to know what you saw.". Also with kids at home I'm worried. Four people, aged between 22 and 42, were taken to hospital. The condition of all four men injured in this incident has been confirmed as non-life threatening. Police were called to Forest Rise just before 9.30pm on Saturday after people reported they could hear gunshots. People were trying to rip each other apart.". This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Residents have told her the incident happened on the pavement outside St Peter's Preschool. Lot of police, tapped off to the left as you go in Winns Terrace entrance. He said: "I just thought to protect my wife. The post stated that due to the "proximity of the various victims, the narrow window of time between incidents, and other recent violence" police authorised a Section 60 CJPOA. When last seen, Sydney was wearing the clothes shown in a CCTV image. One of the victims is fighting for his life after the fight at the Duke pub. Last week more of your officers were deployed into key locations in Waltham Forest to provide high visibility reassurance. They are not comfortable police vans and dogs searching. If you are at the scene and have any information email us at sam.ormiston@reachplc.com. He said: "Chairs were being broken peoples heads and pool cues. . A group of neighbours started cooking food for the whole street in one resident's oven to cut energy use and tackle the cost of living crisis.. Adam Walters, 50, started the scheme in Walthamstow . Police came but he was taken to hospital by someone else and then we heard hed died. . His next of kin have not yet been informed. It is not yet been confirmed what the incident was that shut the road or whether anyone has been injured. The Met Police are dealing with an overnight emergency incident in Walthamstow, Waltham Forest following reports of men fighting in the street. I let my kids play in the street now. Officials have not disclosed the condition of the two 18-year-olds or the 30-year-old victim. 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Here is Stella Creasy's statement, which she posted in the Facebook group Walthamstow Life, in full: Walthamstow it is my sad duty to report that there has been another fatal shooting overnight. "People screaming and all and a car sped down that road (Bisterne Avenue). A picture from the scene shows drops of blood over the pavement near to where forensic officers are examining. 20 August 2021. Police found an injured man in his 20s at the scene who was rushed to hospital for medical treatment, his condition is currently unknown. The man, who wanted to remain anoymous, said he was with his wife when he saw two young men in balaclavas enter. MyLondon reporter Callum Cuddeford has recorded a live video from Walthamstow, explaining everything we know about this worrying incident. Search continues for Nathan Cole who went missing in Walthamstow 18 days ago. The fire engines and an ambulance was spotted at around 7am today, (Friday, June 21), in Walthamstow High Street. Ernesto Elliott, 45 and his son Nico Elliott, 21, robbed 35-year-old Nathaniel Eyewi-Ago of his drugs and cash on June 2, 2021 which led to the fight which was filmed by traumatised onlookers. Unfortunately as a result of this incident a 25 year old male died in hospital while receiving treatement. Those we are attempting to remove have committed crimes which have a devastating impact on victims and their families.. Forensic officers have been working inside The Duke this afternoon. Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy wrote on Twitter on Sunday (August 14) that is was her "sad duty" to report "another fatal shooting in our community". A murder probe has been launched after a 25-year-old man was shot to death in Walthamstow, the second fatal shooting in the area in weeks. "Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6988/13Feb. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while the police carry out their work.. 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