Terrifying moment gunman fires shots into restaurant leaving girl, 9, critical

30 May 2024 , 11:33
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The youngster was having dinner with her family when the horror unfolded
The youngster was having dinner with her family when the horror unfolded

THIS is the terrifying moment a gunman on a motorbike fired shots into a restaurant - leaving a nine-year-old girl critical.

The youngster, nine, was hit when a gunman sprayed bullets at a Turkish food spot just before 9.20pm yesterday.

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CCTV footage has now revealed the terrifying moment the motorbike driver started firing shots at a restaurant last night
In the clip the shots can be heard ringing through the streets
In the clip the shots can be heard ringing through the streetsCredit: The Sun
A girl, nine, is fighting for her life after the drive-by shooting in Hackney, London
A girl, nine, is fighting for her life after the drive-by shooting in Hackney, LondonCredit: PA

The girl was sitting inside the restaurant having dinner with her family when she was shot.

Three innocent men were also caught in the crossfire while sitting outside the restaurant.

CCTV footage shared with The Sun has now revealed the moment the horror unfolded.

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In the clip gunshots can be heard ringing through the streets, before a motorbike can be heard revving down the street.

A man on foot appears to start running after hearing the commotion behind him.

A desperate manhunt is still underway for the gunman, who Met Police today revealed had been riding a stolen motorbike.

Cops were still scouring the scene this afternoon, inching slowly on their hands and knees outside the restaurant.

Witnesses have also told of hearing horror shouting echo through Dalston as hero bystanders rushed in to help.

Armed police then swarmed Kingsland High Street, but no arrests were made.

One anonymous diner at the Evin restaurant said he used his coat to stop a man's leg bleeding.

He told the Hackney Gazette: "There was a big group having dinner in the rear.

"I couldn't get my usual table so got one close to the front window.

"The big group paid up and left and shortly afterwards that's when the loud bangs - which were obviously gunshots - happened."

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While the owner of nearby Dalston Jazz Bar said terrified bystanders fled the scene "screaming" as gunshots rang out.

He told The Sun: "They shut everywhere down. It was a guy on a motorbike doing the shooting.

"Police saw a helmet and started crowding around it because they thought it might be his."

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Ward said: "We know Londoners will be shocked by what has taken place tonight.

"Our thoughts go to all those affected. Fast-moving enquiries are underway and we will update as soon as we can.

They shut everywhere down. It was a guy on a motorbike doing the shooting.

Witness

"If anyone has any information, please contact us."

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.21pm on Wednesday 29 May to reports of a shooting on Kingsland High Street, Hackney.

"We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, incident response officers and members of our tactical response unit.

"We also dispatched a trauma team from London Air Ambulance, which consisted of a doctor and a paramedic in a car.

"We treated three adults and one child at the scene before taking them all to a major trauma centre."

Anyone with information that can help police should call 101 or post @MetCC reference CAD 8082/29May.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Cops could be seen scouring the streets on their hands and knees today
Cops could be seen scouring the streets on their hands and knees today
The horror saw three other adults injured, too
The horror saw three other adults injured, tooCredit: LNP
Witnesses have told of watching hero bystanders rush in to help victims
Witnesses have told of watching hero bystanders rush in to help victimsCredit: LNP
The area remains taped off today
The area remains taped off todayCredit: Paul Edwards
The horror started unfolding before 9.20pm yesterday
The horror started unfolding before 9.20pm yesterdayCredit: Tom Bowles
A manhunt was quickly launched after the shooting but cops are yet to make any arrests
A manhunt was quickly launched after the shooting but cops are yet to make any arrestsCredit: LNP

Emily-Jane Heap

London, Shootings, Police, Crime

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