Kensington shooting: Attempted murder arrest made after schoolgirl, 8, and man, 34, injured in attack
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A man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of an eight-year-girl and a 34-year-old man in South Kensington on Monday.
The individual has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of two people and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
The 32-year-old man is the second person to get arrested in relation to the shooting and remains in custody.
Both the schoolgirl and 32-year-old man were taken to hospital and the schoolgirl is now in a stable condition. The man suffered potentially life-changing injuries.
Shooting in Kensington
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A 32-year-old woman was also taken to hospital as a precaution.
The Metropolitan Police warned that local residents will continue to see an increased police presence around the area of Southern Row over the coming days.
"We would urge anyone with concerns to speak to one of them," the force said in a statement.
Yesterday, a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
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Officers were called to Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, just after 5.30pm following reports of a shooting
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Issuing an update on the situation, Superintendent Owen Renowden told the media: "Immediately following the incident, officers arrested a 22-year-old male on suspicion of attempted murder, and he remains in police custody.
"The investigation is being led by detectives from the Specialist Crimes Command, who are working closely with our local teams to establish the circumstances surrounding what took place last night.
"I recognise that any shooting has a traumatic impact on the local community, and I have already heard today how last night's incident in particular has affected local people."
Officers were called to Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, just after 5.30pm following reports of a shooting.
A 32-year-old woman was also taken to hospital as a precaution following the shooting at Southern Grove
Google Street ViewRenowden, in charge of policing for Kensington and Chelsea, said following the shooting on Monday: “This is an appalling incident that has left two people seriously injured, including a young girl who thankfully is in a stable condition this morning.
"I am appealing to the public who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting."
She continued: "We await an update on the condition of the man. We also await an update on the girl, but she does not have life-threatening injuries."
Speaking near the scene of the shooting, Renowden said that a two-year-old child was also present in the car when the gunman opened fire, but the toddler was unhurt.
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