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Teen Shot Near Wembley Stadium Remains Critical as Police Intensify Search

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after confirming no arrests.

Overview

  • Officers were called at about 5:27 a.m. Sunday to reports of gunfire outside a bar on Atlantic Crescent near Wembley Stadium.
  • The 18-year-old was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service with a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance and taken to a major trauma centre in critical condition.
  • Forensic teams established wide cordons, with searches and evidence collection on South Way and surrounding areas.
  • Chief Superintendent Tony Josephs said police have increased patrols locally and urged anyone with information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers.
  • Police are conducting an active search for the gunman, and South Way remained closed with TfL diverting bus route 440 during the investigation.