A man in his 40s has been fatally shot, and a woman in her 40s was injured in a shocking shooting incident at Clissold Park, Hackney, London. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene shortly after 7pm on Wednesday evening following reports of gunfire. The man was treated at the hospital but later died from his injuries, while the woman was rushed to hospital and remains under medical care, with no updated information on her condition.

The police have indicated that the two individuals were known to each other, and they do not believe there is any wider threat to the public. A firearm suspected to have been involved was recovered at the scene as part of the ongoing investigation. Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter confirmed that inquiries are continuing to understand the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and to identify the man’s next of kin.

This incident has intensified concerns about safety in Clissold Park, a location with a history of violent events. In August 2020, the area saw another shooting when a man in his mid-thirties was seriously injured. More broadly, Clissold Park has witnessed various criminal acts over the years, including a stabbing in 2008 where a female jogger was attacked but survived, and a stabbing of a teenager in 2023. Furthermore, in April 2025, the park was the site of a hate crime involving swastika graffiti targeted at children's playground equipment, which was swiftly condemned and removed by local authorities.

The London Metropolitan Police and Hackney Council have repeatedly been involved in addressing safety concerns at Clissold Park, balancing the need for community use of the green space while responding to these distressing incidents. Despite previous closures and investigations, the park remains a popular public spot. The latest shooting has once again raised alarms within the local community about violence in public spaces.

As the investigation into this recent shooting continues, police have urged the public to remain vigilant but reassure that the incident appears isolated. The focus remains on establishing the full facts of the case and supporting those affected.

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Source: Noah Wire Services