Islington shooting: Two men wounded in 'reckless' gun attack near O2 Academy in north London

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Watts, M. (2026, October 28). Islington shooting: Two men wounded in 'reckless' gun attack near O2 Academy in north London. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/islington-shooting-o2-academy-london-b1302630.html

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Matt Watts
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H&M London Met The Metropolitan Police Uniqlo

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101 ORG · 1× Catch PERSON · 1× H&M ORG · 1× Jason Stewart PERSON · 1× London GPE · 1× Met ORG · 1× South London GPE · 1× The Metropolitan Police ORG · 1× Uniqlo ORG · 1× the O2 Academy ORG · 1×

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Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in the area, said: “This was an incredibly reckless incident in a busy area close to a major venue and no doubt caused significant fear among members of the public.
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🔮 “There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days, and anyone with concerns is urged to speak to officers.

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Two men have been shot near the O2 Academy Islington in north London, leaving one with life-changing injuries. asserted
men → shoot → injuries
The Metropolitan Police say the men, aged 33 and 27, were found with gunshot wounds after officers were called at 10.25pm last night. asserted
officers → say → 10.25pm
Both were rushed to hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening, but the older man’s wounds are considered life-changing. asserted
wounds → rush → injuries
Police tape has been along Liverpool Road, near shops including H&M and Uniqlo, and towards the entrance to Angel Central shopping centre whihc has been closed. asserted
whihc → include → centre
Read More Police said no arrests have been made, and an investigation is under way. asserted
investigation → read → way
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident, a Met spokesperson said. asserted
spokesperson → establish → incident
Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in the area, said: “This was an incredibly reckless incident in a busy area close to a major venue and no doubt caused significant fear among members of the public. asserted
This → lead → public
Violence has no place in our communities, and we are pursuing every available line of enquiry to identify those involved. asserted
we → have → those
“There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days, and anyone with concerns is urged to speak to officers. asserted
anyone → increase → officers
“The Angel Centre remains closed as we conduct enquiries at the scene. asserted
we → remain → scene
We recognise the impact this is having, and we are grateful for the understanding and cooperation of the community. asserted
we → recognise → community
We are working with our partners to reopen the venue as soon as possible.” asserted
We → work → venue
Rising South London rapper Catch played a gig at the O2 Academy on Tuesday evening. asserted
Catch → rise → evening
Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police is urged to contact 101, quoting CAD 7386/27OCT, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. asserted
who → speak → 111
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