Police have appealed for information after passers-by were forced to hit the ground to dodge a daylight shooting in Tottenham.
Detectives are working to trace a man following the shooting in Park Lane at 7.15pm on Friday April 8.
Specialist firearms officers rushed to the scene but could find no traces of suspects or injured people. One car was found abandoned.
CCTV captures the moment that a car crashes on the road and attempts to reverse. A man approaches and appears to unload a pump-action shotgun at the car as the driver flees the scene. Pedestrians are seen lying on the floor and ducking behind cars to find cover during the shooting.
😯😯 in Tottenham North London just behind behind the stadium.. pic.twitter.com/7Fz0UFEyNi
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DI Gemma Alger, said: “This terrifying incident unfolded in a residential street in broad daylight and it is incredibly fortunate that no one was seriously injured or worse.
“There were members of the public who were going about their business as usual when they were caught in the midst of a firearms discharge and feared for their lives as they dived for cover.
“Police and communities must work together to apprehend violent criminals and this is a prime example of that.
“Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, might prove vital.”
DCS Caroline Haines, head of policing for Enfield and Haringey, said: “We are aware of the shocking footage that is circulating on social media. I can assure local residents that we are doing everything to assist our colleagues in Specialist Crime as they work to establish the circumstances and identify everyone linked to this incident.
“Whilst this incident will cause grave concern, and rightly so, fortunately, firearms discharges are extremely rare. We have seen a 73 per cent reduction over the past year in the North Area boroughs, and tackling violence remains the Met’s top priority.
“You can expect to see additional patrols in the area over the coming days, and I would urge local people to approach officers on patrol to discuss any information or concerns they have with them.”
Two men have been arrested and charged following theshooting. A third man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was later released on bail.
