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

As a private renter with a young family, the cost of living is extremely high.

Support me and the site via Paypal here which allows me to focus time on researching and writing posts alongside taking photographs to document changes. Adverts are far from enough to cover living costs.

Another option is via my Patreon account by clicking here

I also have a Facebook page for the site here

Thank you