Man Shot Multiple Times Near Woolwich Barracks
Police launch manhunt after Thursday evening shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries on Frances Street.
Callum Smith
A man in his 30s sustained multiple gunshot wounds on Frances Street in Woolwich.
Officers arrived at 8:09 PM on Thursday, October 22. They transported the victim to an east London hospital; he remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred near the Royal Artillery Barracks, a military installation slated for closure in 2028. The shooting took place near a bus stop.
No arrests have been made. A manhunt is underway as Metropolitan Police continue inquiries to identify a suspect.