Fatal Shooting Shakes North London Park
A man has died and a woman sustained injuries following a shooting incident at Clissold Park in Hackney, North London, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Metropolitan Police responded to reports of gunshots shortly after 7:00 PM, with emergency services attending the scene in the Stoke Newington area.
Details of the Incident and Victims
Officers arrived at Clissold Park at approximately 7:06 PM after receiving calls about a shooting involving two individuals. A man, believed to be in his 40s, was found with gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead in hospital despite efforts by emergency services. Police have since identified the deceased man as the suspect in the incident. A woman, also in her 40s, suffered a bullet wound to the torso. She was treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance before being taken to hospital. Her injuries were not deemed life-threatening or life-changing, and she has since been discharged. Authorities confirmed that the man and woman involved were known to each other.
Police Investigation and Public Reassurance
The Metropolitan Police are treating the shooting as an isolated incident, assuring the public that there is no wider risk. A firearm believed to have been involved in the incident was recovered at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Ireland, leading the investigation from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, stated, 'We recognise the shock and distress this incident will have caused anyone present in Clissold Park yesterday evening, as well as the local community in and around Stoke Newington.' Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward, quoting reference CAD 6102/17SEP.
Community Impact and Park Reopening
Following the incident, Clissold Park was immediately cordoned off and remained closed throughout Thursday morning to allow for forensic examination and police investigation. Hackney Council confirmed its support for the police investigation. The park reopened to the public on Thursday afternoon. The event has caused significant distress within the local community, with witnesses reporting hearing gunshots in the popular park.
5 Comments
ZmeeLove
Great job by emergency services getting to the scene and treating the injured.
Michelangelo
It's positive that a firearm was recovered and police are investigating thoroughly. However, the incident still shatters the perception of safety in our parks, regardless of the specific circumstances.
Raphael
It's a relief the police have identified the deceased as the suspect and are treating it as isolated. However, the fact a shooting happened in a popular park is still deeply unsettling for local families.
Leonardo
Good that police identified the suspect quickly. Isolated incident, thankfully.
Muchacho
This is a failure of prevention. What are authorities actually doing?