The Latest Breaking News from Hackney

Gunman on stolen motorbike opened fire on Turkish restaurant while child was eating with family

A motorbike stolen in Wembley in 2021 was used in the drive-by shooting in Hackney, police have said

James Cleverly told the Standard he was receiving consistent ‘updates’ on the case

Will she, won’t she? The Hackney MP is causing ruptures within the Labour party. Robbie Griffiths charts her remarkable — and often rocky — political career

Forensics were seen searching outside the restaurant as well as church - as girl remains in critical condition on Friday

The strength of feeling in Hackney has been echoed elsewhere, with dozens of prominent Black Britons signing an open letter – seen by The Independent – warning the furore risked alienating Black voters, Race Correspondent Nadine White writes. But is the party already seeing damage on the doorstep?

Letters: Readers respond to Labour’s investigation following the Hackney MP’s suspension from the party in April 2023, and the long delay in coming to a resolution

Child seriously injured in drive-by shooting as she ate with her family at north-east London restaurant

Witnesses said gunman, riding on a stolen motorbike, sprayed bullets towards diners who dived for cover

People living in Diane Abbott’s Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency voiced their views as the uncertainty hangs over the future of the veteran MP

Hackney North and Stoke Newington voters express anger and unease – and most say MP should be allowed to stand