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Crossbow Threat in Tower Hamlets, Possible Link to Shoreditch Attacks
A man wielding a crossbow threatened a victim in Tower Hamlets; police investigate links to prior attacks in Shoreditch.
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Nazarine CazleySubera RabbyDi Nikki Hardy
- What happened in Tower Hamlets?
- A man was seen brandishing a crossbow in Tower Hamlets, London. Police have released CCTV images of the suspect and are investigating whether he is connected to previous crossbow attacks in Shoreditch.
- How can the public help with the investigation?
- Police are urging anyone with information about the Tower Hamlets incident to come forward. Information can be given to the police directly or anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers.
- What other similar incidents have occurred recently?
- The Shoreditch attacks, which occurred in March, involved a 44-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man being shot with a crossbow. Both victims sustained injuries, causing fear among the local community.
- How did the Shoreditch attacks impact local residents?
- Residents of Shoreditch expressed concerns about a lack of police communication following the attacks and their effect on their daily lives, including increased fear of going out and having to change their daily routines.
- What was the condition of the victim in the Tower Hamlets incident?
- The incident in Tower Hamlets involved a man threatening a victim with a crossbow. The victim was unharmed but shaken by the experience. Police are appealing for information to identify the suspect.