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\n\t\tPolice have cordoned off Clissold Park (Picture: Tom Bowles)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tPolice have cordoned off Clissold Park (Picture: Tom Bowles)<\/p>\n
A man has died and a woman has been injured in a double shooting in a park in Hackney, east London<\/a>.<\/p>\n The incident happened in Clissold Park just before 7.10pm today.<\/p>\n A man and woman, both in their 40s, were found injured and taken to the hospital. <\/p>\n The man, however, died later this evening. The woman\u2019s condition is unknown.<\/p>\n Officers have recovered a firearm believed to be involved in the shooting. <\/p>\n Forensic tents have been set up outside the park, which is known for its tennis court, deck and paddling pools. <\/p>\n \t\t \t\t Enquiries are ongoing. <\/p>\n Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter said: \u2018We understand this is a deeply distressing incident for those involved, the witnesses in the park and the community in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n \u2018We are in the early stages of the investigation, but we believe the man and woman are known to one another and at this time, we are treating it as an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.<\/p>\n \u2018Officers are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of the incident and will continue to support those who are affected.<\/p>\n \u2018A crime scene remains in place for investigation with an increased police presence.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tLatest London news\t\t\t<\/p>\n To get the latest news from the capital visit Metro’s<\/strong> London news hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong> Or you can submit your videos and pictures here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n For more stories like this, check our<\/strong>\u00a0news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> for the latest news updates.<\/strong> You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here<\/a>. <\/strong> <\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"UNITED](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_266558328-4aa4.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe man was fatally wounded (Picture: Tom Bowles)<\/p>\n![\"UNITED](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_266558430-90bd.jpg\")
\n\t\tForensic tents have been pitched nearby (Picture: Tom Bowles)<\/p>\n
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