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Three injured in Harlow 'drive-by' shooting after party | Three injured in Harlow 'drive-by' shooting after party |
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Three people have been injured in a "drive-by" shooting after a party. | Three people have been injured in a "drive-by" shooting after a party. |
Police were called to a property in Water Lane in Roydon, Harlow, at about 05:00 BST on Saturday, after reports gunshots had been fired from a car. | |
A man in his 50s suffered multiple gunshot wounds and is in a life-threatening condition in hospital. Two women were also taken to hospital. | |
The suspects fled and drove off in the direction of Harlow, Essex Police said as they appealed for information. | The suspects fled and drove off in the direction of Harlow, Essex Police said as they appealed for information. |
"It was reported that a number of people had arrived in a car and fired several gunshots at a group of people who were outside the address, having attended a party there," the force said. | |
The women in their 20s sustained single gunshot wounds and their condition was "not considered to be serious", police said. | |
Det Insp Greg Wood said: "Our priority is to establish the circumstances around this incident and find those responsible for the shooting. | |
"The investigation is progressing and we are speaking with witnesses and those linked with the property as part of our inquiries." | |
The force said officers would be conducting extra patrols around the area to reassure the local community. | |
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously. | Anyone with information has been asked to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously. |