By Lucynda Fletcher on 18/06/2010
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Crime

A 16 year old youth and a 34 year old man was arrested, following a search of a Homerton home, at 7am Wednesday, 16 June, on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of cannabis. They were taken to an east London police station for further questioning. The search […]
By Hackney Hive on 24/05/2010
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Hackney News

Following heated criticism, over what many have seen as a total disregard of peoples safety, at an out door event in London Fields organized by the council, Mayor Jules Pipe has since said: “I am deeply concerned about the shooting on Saturday and my thoughts are with the injured man and his family at this […]
By Hackney Hive on 22/05/2010
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Crime, London Fields

UPDATE: 4.13 PM SUNDAY 23 Police have confirmed the man shot, is in stable condition. His injuries are no longer life threatening. Gun shots rang out this afternoon in London Fields in what appears to be a gun battle, resulting in a innocent man enjoying a day out being shot. The man described as 27 […]
By Jenn Dusseau on 19/04/2010
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Crime, Hackney News

It’s been five days since 16 year old Agnes Sina-Inakoju was shot, while waiting with friends to be served at a Hoxton takeaway. She died of a gunshot wound to her neck, 48 hours later. Agnes was a bright promising student at Haggerston school were she has been described as “a lively, vibrant young woman with […]
By Remi on 16/04/2010
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Crime, Hackney News, Hoxton

Agnes Sina-Inakoju the 16 year old teenage girl shot on Wednesday evening at a Hoxton take away, died at the Royal London Hospital this morning. Witnesses said they heard shots and saw the victim slump badly injured. A person on a mountain bike fired through the restaurant door at the Hoxton Chicken & Pizza store […]
By Jenn Dusseau on 15/04/2010
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Crime, Hoxton

The 16 year old teenager shot last night in Hoxton has been named as Agnes Sina-Inakoju. Agnes who is a student at Haggerston School and lives on the De Beauvoir Estate, was shot while waiting to be served at Hoxton Chicken & Pizza just after 7:00 pm, Wednesday 14 April. Her life may have been […]
By Hackney Hive on 15/04/2010
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Crime, Hoxton

A 16 year old girl is fighting for her life after being shot in the neck at a take away in Hoxton Street yesterday evening Wednesday, 14 April. The shooting took place at the Hoxton Chicken and Pizza after a row broke out, while a group of teenagers had gathered inside the shop. Several bullets […]
By Hackney Hive on 11/04/2010
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Crime, Upper Clapton

Police were called at 5:15 pm today (Sunday) April 11 after residents reported gunshots along Upper Clapton Road E5. There are no reports of injury or fatalities and police are still at the scene conducting investigations. Upper Clapton Road between Lea Bridge Roundabout and Evering Road are sealed off and closed to traffic. The shooting […]
By Hackney Hive on 07/04/2010
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Crime

Detectives investigating the murder of 21-year-old Cem Duzgun in Upper Clapton, continue to appeal for witnesses and information six months on. A reward of £20,000 is now available for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for his murder. A Turkish man, Mr Duzgun lived with his family in […]
By Hackney Hive on 27/03/2010
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Crime

A 27 year old man was arrested on Wednesday 24 March, in connection with the murder of a woman on the Kingsmead Estate in Homerton on Monday 22 March. He was bailed late on Thursday, 25 March to return pending further inquiries. Gulistan Subasi, a Turkish national was visiting her mother in Homerton, Hackney, when […]