Detectives are appealing for information after releasing images of three men they wish to identify in connection with a violent firearms incident in Enfield in June.
The attack unfolded on the evening of Thursday, 12 June, when a 32-year-old man from London was targeted on Park Avenue, near the junction with Green Lanes. Police say the victim was shot at and then stabbed, suffering serious injuries.
Officers were called at around 23:00 following reports that a 30-year-old man had fired a gun at the victim while he sat in his car. The bullet narrowly missed him.
Seconds later, a second suspect allegedly approached the driver’s side door and stabbed the victim, leaving him with severe back injuries. He was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition but has since made a full recovery.
Detectives believe the violence may be linked to an earlier incident the same night. Around 30 minutes before the attack, the armed suspect is thought to have attempted to shoot an 18-year-old man following a foot chase—again narrowly missing his target.
Detective Constable Joe Halsey of the Met’s Specialist Crime Team, said: “A man was brutally attacked suffering serious injuries, and he is incredibly fortunate to be alive.
“My team continues to follow all possible lines of enquiry in this investigation and have already carried out extensive reviews of witness statements, as well as CCTV and forensic work which has led to us identifying multiple suspects.
"If you recognise any of the men in the photos we are issuing or have details on their current whereabouts, please contact us without delay.”
Police are urging anyone who recognises the men in the released images or who has information about the attacks to contact 101, quoting investigation reference 01/7607769/25.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org. Photo by Callum Darragh, Wikimedia commons.