The London Daily News

Crime Desk          

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a shooting incident in the E5 area.

Officers had been monitoring CCTV in the area of Mandeville Street, Clapton, E5 at 23.30hrs on Tuesday, 10 January when they noticed three males on bicycles acting suspiciously.

As a patrol car was approaching the males a single shot was fired in the direction of their vehicle. The males then made off across a nearby footbridge.

A firearm was recovered at the scene.

No one was injured during the incident.

The men involved are described as black and aged in their late teens or early 20s.

Officers would like to speak to anyone with information about the incident to contact Operation Trident on 020 8217 7381 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

No arrests, inquiries continue.