A teenage boy is fighting for his life after he suffered gunshot injuries in Tottenham.
Met police officers were called at approximately 04:20am on Thursday (March 13) to Norman Road when a 17-year-old boy was found in a bloody condition.
London Ambulance Service took the victim to a hospital for treatment, where he remains in life-threatening condition.
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A teenager - aged 17 - is fighting for his life in hospital after he was blasted with a gun in #Tottenham in the early hours of this morning.
The boy was discovered with gunshot injuries on Norman Road, N15, at 04:20.
No arrests have been made as yet.
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The police have informed his next of kin, who are being supported by specialist officers.
No arrests have been made yet, but officers are conducting their enquiries. A crime scene remains in place and the police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD883/13APR. They can also speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The shooting comes after another 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a stabbing in Goodmayes in Ilford.
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