Knife crime: Boris Johnson says ‘more could be done’

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The shooting took place in the Upton Park area of Newham, at around 10.50pm.

Mr Sarkus died of his wounds in hospital, at 2.27pm on Friday.

An 18-year-old man was also shot and wounded, though his injuries weren’t deemed life threatening.

A crime scene remains in place and police have yet to make any arrests.

In a statement the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 22:50hrs on Wednesday, 18 August to reports of a shooting on Raymond Road, E13.

“Officers and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended and found a 20-year-old man [Victim 1] with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

“Police were subsequently called to a Route 238 bus on Plashet Grove where a second man [Victim 2], aged 18 years old, was found with a gunshot injury. He was also taken by LAS to hospital.

“The 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at 14:27hrs on Friday, 20 August. He has been named as Otas Sarkus. His family are being supported by officers from the Specialist Crime Command.

“A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

“The second victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.”

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley urged anyone with information about the attack to come forward.

She commented: “Our heartfelt thoughts are with Otas’ family and friends at this time. We have been working tirelessly to try to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident and are today appealing for the public’s help with our investigation.

“The shooting happened in a busy residential area, and I am appealing for people to check their dashcams or private CCTV, specifically for any white Volvo SUV/4x4s – which we believe to have been involved – in the areas of Upton Park and Forest Gate between 22:00 and 23:00hrs on Wednesday.”

Anyone with information can contact the police by calling 101, or tweeting @MetCC, quoting Operation Tielen or CAD 7763/18Aug.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously via 0800 555 111.

Photos or footage related to the event can be submitted to the police using https://mipp.police.uk/.

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