Section 60 order issued for Greenford and Northolt after teenager shot in Sudbury Hill

Map showing area covered by the order

The police have issued a Section 60 order covering the Greenford and Northolt areas following a shooting this Wednesday (19 November).

A nineteen-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Greenford Road outside Sudbury Hill Station at 6.40pm.

He was taken to a west London hospital and his wounds are believed to not be life-threatening.

It’s believed the victim was chased along the street before being shot a number of times.

No arrests have been made in connection at this stage.

Following this incident a Section 60 & 60AA CJ & PO Act ‘94 was authorised, by Inspector Styles from 1am 19 November to 4pm. Extra officers are out on patrol in the area.

This order temporarily gives the police extra powers to stop and search individuals for offensive weapons.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or tweet @MetCC, quoting reference Cad 5795/18Nov.

You can also ontact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

November 19, 2020