Two sides of Brent as community mount a fire rescue and a woman dies in a shooting

 It was a real mixed 'Brent weekend' with the community coming  together to save people from a serious fire in Willesden LINK and the dreadful news of a female dying in a fatal shooting in Harlesden LINK. Our thanks go out to the life savers in Willesden and our sympathy to the family and friends of the Harlesden victim.

My thanks to Michael Roberts of the Michael Styles hair salon in High Road, Willesden for permission to publish the videos he posted on Next Door and other social media:  first hand account of the rescue and the struggle to get help for a hearing impaired man in the aftermath.

 

Michael Roberts has set up a Funding page for Albert to help him get back on his feet.

Statement from Cllr Muhammed Butt after female fatality at Harlesden shooting

 Following the tragic news of the fatal shooting of a woman in Harlesden, The Leader of Brent Council, Councillor Muhammed Butt has issued a statement. 

Councillor Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council said:

Along with everyone in Brent, I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a woman has tragically died following a fatal shooting on Gifford Road, Harlesden, last night, which also left two other people injured.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s loved ones and all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.

While incidents like this are rare in our borough, I know it will cause concern within our community. I want to reassure everyone that we are working closely with residents, partners and the police to make sure our residents feel safe and supported.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact the Metropolitan Police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7137/14Dec.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

A murder investigation is under way following a shooting in Gifford Road, Brent - Police Appeal

FROM  METROPOLITAN POLICE

A murder investigation is under way following a shooting in Brent.

At approximately 21:15hrs on Saturday, 14 December police were called to reports a shooting in Gifford Road, NW10.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

A woman, believed aged in her 40s, was found suffering injuries – despite the efforts of the emergency services she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other men, both aged in their 30s, also suffered injuries. One remains in hospital in a critical condition; the other man’s injuries are not life threatening.

Road closures remain in place around the scene as work continues to gather evidence following the shooting.

There has been no arrest and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Superintendent Tony Josephs, from the North West Command Unit which covers Brent, said: 

This is a truly shocking incident that has left a woman dead and two others injured, and I understand the concern this will cause the local community and those across London.
 

I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night and identify whoever was responsible for this heinous act of violence.
 

If you were in or around Gifford Road at the time of the shooting, or have any information about who was responsible, please get in contact with us. A family has been left devastated and we need to work together to provide them with answers.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7137/14Dec. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

UPDATED: Police appeal to public after 3 shot in Neasden. Section 60 imposed on 3 Brent wards

 From Metropolitan Police

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after three people were shot in Brent on Monday evening.

Police were called to Dog Lane, NW10 at 19:01hrs on Monday, 15 August following reports that a person had been shot.

Officers attended and found a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound.

Two further victims – a 21-year-old man and another man believed to be aged in his early 20s – were found nearby.

All three males were transported to hospital. The 17-year-old’s injuries have been assessed as non-life changing, the 21-year-old has a potentially life changing injury and the man believed to be in his early 20s remains in a serious but stable condition.

Police firearms officers responded as part of the incident. The suspect/s had fled prior to their arrival.

They provided emergency first aid to the victims until the arrival of paramedics.

An investigation is under way. At this early stage there have not been any arrests.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 with the reference 6551/15AUG.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

A S60 (Section 60) has been put in place in some Brent wards (Stonebridge, Dollis Hill, and part of Welsh Harp)  after the Neasden shootings.

 

What is a Section 60?

A Section 60 is a power given by an Inspector or above which allows police officers to stop and search anyone in a specific area without needing to have reasonable grounds.

It is granted under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

Why are Section 60s put in place?

A Section 60 is put in place if an Inspector or above believes that people will be:

• carrying weapons or
• causing serious violence or
• incidents involving serious violence MAY take place.

in a particular area.