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Teenage girl shot dead in Hackney | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
A teenage girl thought to be aged about 15 has been shot dead at a house in east London. | |
Police were called to a terraced house in Eastway, Hackney Wick, shortly before 16:00 GMT. | |
The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Three youths aged under 18 were arrested nearby and taken into custody at an east London police station. | The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Three youths aged under 18 were arrested nearby and taken into custody at an east London police station. |
Police believe they know the identity of the girl, and have begun informing family. | |
Post-mortem examination | Post-mortem examination |
A post-mortem examination is due to be held. | A post-mortem examination is due to be held. |
Officers went to the scene, together with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance. | |
A Met Police spokesman said the street remained closed while officers continued to carry out inquiries. | |
The three youths arrested on Saturday afternoon remain in custody. | |
Anyone with information that might help with the investigation is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information that might help with the investigation is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |