Bexleyheath shooting sends two men to hospital

Police say a shooting on Broadway, Bexleyheath on 4 January left a 30-year-old man with a gunshot wound who was taken to hospital, and a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and also taken to hospital. The area has been cordoned off and an investigation is ongoing.

Police were called to Broadway in Bexleyheath shortly after 2am on 4 January following reports of a shooting. The Metropolitan Police said a 30-year-old man was treated for a gunshot wound and taken to hospital. A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and was also taken to hospital. The area has been cordoned off and the investigation is ongoing. Known details: - Police were called to Broadway in Bexleyheath shortly after 2am on 4 January following reports of a shooting. - A 30-year-old man was treated for a gunshot wound at the scene and taken to hospital; police said they are awaiting an update on his condition. - A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and was also taken to hospital. - Roads in the town centre were closed, buses were diverted and the area was cordoned off while officers conducted enquiries. Summary: The incident prompted an emergency response and local road closures, with two men treated and taken to hospital. The Metropolitan Police said the investigation is ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact police quoting CAD 630/04Jan.