29/07/2008

Other News In Brief

Man Shot In London Pub

Police are seeking witnesses for a non-fatal shooting at Stoke Newington. Officers were called at approximately 1.30am on Monday to reports that a man had been shot. London Ambulance Service took the 24-year-old man, who has not been named, to an east London hospital, where he is said to be in a stable condition having suffered gunshot wounds to his upper body. Officers from Operation Trident are investigating. The suspects are described as three black men, thought to be in their twenties. Anyone who has any information is asked to call Trident on 020 8217 7355.

Girl Critical After Collision

A 13-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Wigan. Police say the incident happened at around 2.30pm on Manchester Road, Astley on 28 July. A man, 47, was driving a Mercedes mini bus along the road and as he passed the junction with Marklands Road, the bus was in collision with teenager. The girl was admitted to hospital with a serious head injury and back injury and was then transferred to Pendlebury Childrens Hospital where her condition is described as critical but stable. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said no one else was injured. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call traffic police on 0161 856 7201.

(DS)

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