Hackney shooting: Girl, 9, remains in critical condition after drive-by shooting

Shots were fired from a stolen motorbike at a restaurant on Kingsland High Street, in Dalston at about 9.20pm on Wednesday.

The girl was having dinner with her family when she was shot, as well as three men sitting outside.

Two of the men aged 44 and 42 remain in hospital in a stable condition, with one facing life-changing injuries. The third man, aged 37, has been discharged from hospital, the Met Police said.

In an updated statement on Friday afternoon, Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway said the “shocking attack” had an “element of pre-planning”.

“We are specifically reaching out to our Turkish and Kurdish communities, particularly in north and east London, who I know are shocked and appalled by this crime. This is because the three men who were shot have connections with these communities,” said Det Ch Supt Conway.

Regarding the young girl’s condition he said: “We remain in close contact with our colleagues in the NHS, who have been working around the clock to provide urgent care to the victims, including the young girl, who I’m very sad to say remains in a critical condition.

“Specialist family liaison officers continue to support her family. The thoughts of everyone at the Met remain with the girl and her family at this unimaginably difficult time”.

“We know that the offender fired from a motorbike at approximately 9.20pm on Wednesday evening,” Det Ch Supt Conway continued.

“This bike was a Ducati Monster, with a white body, red chassis and red wheels. Officers have now established that the motorbike was previously stolen in 2021 from a property in Wembley. 

“At the time of the shooting the bike was displaying the registration plates DP21OXY.

“We are releasing an image of the motorbike today and want to hear from anyone who might recognise it. I am particularly keen to hear from you if you saw it on the day of the incident”.

Erim Metto, CEO of the Turkish Cypriot Association, added: “As a community we are shocked by the incident that occurred at a restaurant in Hackney which has led to four people being shot, including a young child.

“We urge anyone from the Turkish and Kurdish communities that may have any information to come forward and speak to police.

“If you do not feel comfortable to speak with police directly, you may do so through your community leaders, your faith leaders, Turkish Police Association or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

“We as a community stand against violence and gun crime.”

You can call 101 or the incident room on 020 8345 3865 or pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via crimestoppers-uk.org.