Police hunt attacker who shot man, 32, sitting in car in south-east London

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Place, T. (2026, October 26). Police hunt attacker who shot man, 32, sitting in car in south-east London. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/met-police-shooting-southeast-london-woolwich-b1302376.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-26 · by Tom Place

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On Thursday night in south-east London, a 32-year-old man was shot while sitting in his car, leaving him in critical condition. The attacker fled in a dark-colored saloon vehicle towards Woolwich Church Street, and police are currently investigating with no arrests made. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley is leading the inquiry and has urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward, emphasizing that even minor details could be crucial for the investigation.
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As of October 26, 2026, police in south-east London are searching for an attacker who shot a 32-year-old man sitting in his car. The victim remains in critical condition at the hospital, and no arrests have been made as of this report. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored saloon vehicle towards Woolwich Church Street. Superintendent Charlene Pavitt assured residents that police are working diligently to identify those responsible, while emphasizing this appears to be an isolated incident without broader public risk.

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🔮 No arrests have yet been made, while the Met continue their enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “We recognise the shock and concern this will have caused the community and my thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones at this difficult time.” He added: “I am keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area on Thursday night and might have any information or dashcam footage which could be relevant.” “Any information you have, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital to our investigation.
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🔮 “The victim says he could not understand what was happening as it happened so quickly.”
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“While the investigation is in its early stages, we believe this to be an isolated incident and we have no evidence to suggest that the wider public is at risk. “People living, working in and visiting the area will see extra officers on the streets carrying out reassurance patrols.”
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🔮 No arrests have yet been made, while the Met continue their enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “We recognise the shock and concern this will have caused the community and my thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones at this difficult time.” He added: “I am keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area on Thursday night and might have any information or dashcam footage which could be relevant.” “Any information you have, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital to our investigation.
2026-10-26 · Evening Standard
Police hunt attacker who shot man, 32, sitting in car in south-east London · assertive framing

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The victim remains in a critical condition, and his next-of-kin are being supported by specialist officers. asserted
next → remain → officers
Read More The suspect is believed to have fled the scene in a dark coloured saloon vehicle in the direction of Woolwich Church Street. asserted
suspect → read → Street
No arrests have yet been made, while the Met continue their enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “We recognise the shock and concern this will have caused the community and my thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones at this difficult time.” He added: “I am keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area on Thursday night and might have any information or dashcam footage which could be relevant.” “Any information you have, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, could prove vital to our investigation. uncertain
it → make → investigation
Any information provided will be treated in confidence.” asserted
information → provide → confidence
Superintendent Charlene Pavitt, who is in charge of policing for the area, said: “I know the community are rightly shocked by the incident, but I would like to assure you that my colleagues in Specialist Crime are working hard to find those responsible. asserted
colleagues → say → those
“While the investigation is in its early stages, we believe this to be an isolated incident and we have no evidence to suggest that the wider public is at risk. “People living, working in and visiting the area will see extra officers on the streets carrying out reassurance patrols.” asserted
officers → believe → patrols
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