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Man shot dead while gathering in Waltham Forest in ‘reckless act of violence’ dubbed as police appeal for witnesses | UK News

A man who was shot dead in Waltham Woods at a gathering of up to 100 people has been named by police.

Two men checking themselves into hospital after the incidentalong with Sam Brown, 28, died of gunshot wounds.

His family has been notified.

A second man in his 30s was discharged from the hospital after suffering stab wounds.

Officers were called to Cheney Row Park in Waltham Forest shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, after reports of shots being fired.

DCI Kelly Allen of Crime Specialist at the Metropolitan Police said: “My heart goes out to Sam’s family, who lost their lives in this reckless act of violence. I can assure them of your safety. My full dedication, and my team, to make sure they get justice.

“I believe there were between 50 and 100 people gathered in and around Cheney Row Park at the time the shooting was playing. I urgently need to speak to everyone present at that event – immediately. Even if you don’t believe you’ve seen anything important, you need to go and talk to the officers.

“There will be footage and photos taken at the event and we need to see these. Make sure all those documents are saved – we’ll provide a link to upload in short time.

“For anyone considering whether or not to go to the police, I ask that you put yourself in the shoes of the grieving father and mother of this morning’s victim. They deserve an answer.

“And anyone with a gun to a gathering like this doesn’t deserve your protection, just as they don’t deserve the freedom to cause further harm to others. Do the right thing and get in touch today. “

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, citing reference 267/24jul – or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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