Man shot in Thamesmead: Police appeal for help

Police are looking for help after a 28 year old man was shot last night in Thamesmead.

According to police, officers were called to Manordene Road at 6.05 pm. An injured man was found and taken to a central London hospital.

There have been no arrests and the man’s condition has been assessed at not being life changing.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting CAD6216/07FEB or to or stay anonymous, contact the charity Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 / crimestoppers-uk.org.

UPDATE: A Section 60 has been initiated in the area:

**Section 60 authorised** As a preventative measure in response to recent incidents additional search powers have been authorised from 2pm (today) to 5am on the following wards:-
Thamesmead East, Thamesmead Moorings, Glyndon, Plumstead, Abbeywood, Belvedere. @MPSGreenwich pic.twitter.com/phycAlVYAF

— Bexley MPS (@MPSBexley) February 8, 2020

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