Islington shooting leaves two injured as cops hunt mystery gunman in North London

POLICE are hunting a mystery gunman in North London after two people were left injured in an apparent shooting.

Officers were called to Essex Road, Islington, at 9.30pm last night after reports of shots being fired.

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A 34-year-old woman and a man, 40, were found with minor injuries, reportedly sustained from broken glass.

A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called at approximately 9.30pm on Thursday, 20 September to reports of shots fired on Essex Road in Islington.

"Officers, including firearms officers, attended.

"A 34-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were found suffering from minor injuries.

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"The woman has been taken to hospital for treatment to a hand injury believed to have been caused by shattered glass.

"The man was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service.

"A bus sustained minor damage in the incident.

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"The unknown suspect fled on foot.

"Officers remain at the scene and road closures are in place.

"There have been no arrests and enquiries continue."

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