Stamford Brook Man was Shot in Acton

But flagged down ambulance in Prebend Gardens

Further details have emerged emerging the incident that happened on Tuesday 22nd September in Stamford Brook.

Police have revealed that the man taken away by air ambulance had originally been shot in Enfield Road, Acton W3 and had managed to reach the junction of Prebend Gardens and Bath Road.

Police were called at 11:14am after the 24 year old black man was found suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim had been shot shortly beforehand while whilst walking along Enfield Road. He left the scene in a car and flagged down an ambulance in Prebend Gardens.

He is believed to be in a stable condition and is suffering from two gun shot wounds to his arm and shoulder.

A large area was cordoned off around Stamford Brook yesterday. Bath Road was closed to traffic near the junction of Emlyn Road and Prebend Gardens.

Bollo Lane, W3 was also cordoned off and according to reports Acton High School pupils were temporarily prevented from leaving at the end of the school day.

There have been no arrests in connection with the incident.

There are unconfirmed reports of a car chase in the vicinity of the incident earlier in the day but it is not known if the two events are linked.

The incident is being investigated by officers from operation Trident.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the incident room on 0208 733 4774 or if you wish to remain anonymous ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

September 24, 2009 13:44