By SCM Staff Writer I Saturday, October 11, 2025
LONDON, UK – A 17-year-old boy is clinging to life after being shot in a terrifying rush-hour attack in North London.
The shocking incident saw emergency services descend on High Road, Arnos Grove, just after 5pm on Thursday, October 9.
Police and paramedics found the teen bleeding after the broad-daylight shooting and rushed him to a major trauma centre.
Last night, he remained in critical condition as specialist detectives launched a desperate hunt for the shooter.
The attack, which happened near shops and homes, has rocked the local community.
Detective Sergeant Catherine Dempster, who is leading the investigation, today made an urgent plea to the public.
She said: “We recognise the shock and concern this will have caused the local community in Arnos Grove and are working at pace to identify the perpetrators. This cannot be done without assistance from the public.”
She is begging for witnesses to come forward with any information that could help catch the gun thugs.
The DS wants to hear from anyone who was in or near High Road, Arnos Grove around 5pm on Thursday.
DS Dempster added: “Do you know anything about this incident? Did you hear gunshots? Do you have any CCTV / dashcam footage within the vicinity of the incident?
If so, please come forward.”
Cops are now trawling the area for clues and anyone with information is urged to contact
