Fifth person arrested following shooting at BBQ in Camden

All five have been bailed until mid September

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 22nd Aug 2021

A fifth arrest has been made in connection to a shooting at a BBQ in Camden.

Officers were called to reports of gunshots in Clarence Gardens last Saturday night (14 August).

Four people were taken to hospital- a 17 year old girl, two women aged 19 and 73, and a 28 year old man.

One has since been discharged from hospital.

The other three remain in hospital, and their conditions are not thought to be life threatening.

On Friday (20 August) a 21 year old man was arrested.

On Tuesday (17 August) a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent.

On Wednesday, 16 August, two teenagers were arrested.

A 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, robbery and possession of a firearm with intent and a 17-year-old boy, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and possession of a firearm with intent.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (19 August) on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent.

All five have been bailed until mid-September while the investigation continues.

Anyone with footage of the incident and or any information, should call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD7619/14AUG.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.