Eight-Year-Old and Father Seriously Injured in London Car Shooting

Police continue investigation after a gunman opened fire on a family vehicle in Ladbroke Grove, leaving two wounded and a suspect released on bail.

The attack occurred on Sunday evening in Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, where a gunman fired directly into a parked car containing a family of four.
An eight-year-old girl underwent surgery for non-life-threatening injuries, while her 34-year-old father sustained potentially life-changing injuries; the mother and a two-year-old sibling were unharmed.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has been released on bail until February as investigations continue.
Witnesses described the harrowing scene, with multiple gunshots and the mother screaming for help; police are appealing for information to aid their investigation.
Community members expressed shock, describing the victims as a 'decent family,' while local leaders highlight growing concerns about violence in the area.