Man in his 30s critically injured in Woolwich shooting as police search for attacker
A man in his 30s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times in Woolwich, south-east London. Police are searching for the attacker and say no arrests have been made.
Armed officers were called to Frances Street at 8.09pm on Thursday, 22 October, and gave first aid until ambulance crews arrived. Firearms officers and specialist detectives attended; the victim is reportedly under police guard. The nearby Royal Artillery Barracks can accommodate up to 700 soldiers and is scheduled to close in 2028.
In short
- A man in his 30s was shot in Woolwich.
- He is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
- Police are hunting the attacker; no arrests have been made.
Explained simply
Woolwich is an area in south-east London, in the borough of Greenwich, with homes, shops and public services. Frances Street is near the Royal Artillery Barracks, a military site that has been used by the British Army.
Police investigate shootings to establish what happened and identify those responsible. The barracks’ presence nearby does not by itself indicate any connection to the shooting.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Man fighting for life after being ‘shot multiple times’ near Royal Artillery Barracks – amid hunt for attacker”.