Dawn raids after Halloween shooting incident

Police make six arrests following assault on Brouncker Road

Six people have been arrested in connection with the serious assault in Carisbrook Court Brouncker Road, Acton on October 31.

Yesterday Ealing Borough police arrested three men following dawn raids in Acton in connection with the attempted murder. They are currently in custody in West London Police Stations.

The arrests follow the initial arrests for attempted murder of three men on November 8th who have now been bailed until the middle of December pending further enquiries.

All the arrests came after police were called during the early hours of October 31 to Carisbrook Court. An 18-year-old man was found with injuries believed to have been caused by an air rifle or BB gun. The police say they are keeping an open mind as to the motive for the suspected shooting.  The injuries sustained by the young man are not life threatening and his condition is described as stable.

Anyone with information which could help the investigation is urged to contact the Ealing Borough CID on 0208 721 7060.

Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

November 17, 2006