The newly elected mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley made a statement at the scene where a 42-year-old woman named locally as Lianne Gordon was shot on Tuesday evening.
She was killed in Lower Clapton, Hackney, where a man, 20, and a 16-year-old boy also sustained gunshot wounds
She was killed in Lower Clapton, Hackney, where a man, 20, and a 16-year-old boy also sustained gunshot wounds
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00:00 the recently elected Mayor of Hackney. I just want to say this is an absolutely
00:05 heartbreaking incident and my thoughts and everyone's at the councils are with the loved
00:09 ones of Leanne and of the other injured victims. We are working with the police to support the
00:15 families of the victims and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months.
00:19 We are also working with local schools and community groups to offer any support they need.
00:24 While incidents like this are thankfully rare in Hackney, we know that the community will
00:29 be shocked, worried and distressed. Council officers are in the area to support the police
00:35 investigation and provide reassurance to local people. We also have outreach workers in the area
00:41 to make sure people can speak to us about any concerns they have. I'd also urge anyone with
00:46 information to contact Crimestoppers anonymously or to contact the police on 101. Anyone with
00:54 concerns about a child or young person can contact a council social worker on 020 8356 5500.
01:04 Thank you.