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16/10/2015
Police Officer In Stable Condition After Hackney Shooting
A police officer is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in an incident in Hackney.
It is understood that the Specialist Firearms Command officer suffered a gunshot wound in an incident at about 12:24 on Thursday, 15 October.
A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the shooting and remains in police custody.
Praising the officer, Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said: "This officer has shown great bravery. His colleagues have described him as 'exceptional' and 'professional'. He has been that and more today.
"I am of thinking of him and his family and I wish him a quick recovery.
"Our officers confront danger every day. I am proud of all of them and the courage that they show."
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the Specialist Firearms Command officer suffered a gunshot wound in an incident at about 12:24 on Thursday, 15 October.
A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the shooting and remains in police custody.
Praising the officer, Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said: "This officer has shown great bravery. His colleagues have described him as 'exceptional' and 'professional'. He has been that and more today.
"I am of thinking of him and his family and I wish him a quick recovery.
"Our officers confront danger every day. I am proud of all of them and the courage that they show."
(MH/CD)
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