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Man left fighting for his life after three gunned down in horror shooting outside barbers as cops hunt hitman

Man left fighting for his life after three gunned down in horror shooting outside barbers as cops hunt hitman

 A MAN is fighting for life and two others were injured in a triple shooting outside a barber's shop in East London.

Police were scrambled to reports of a shooting in Upton Lane, Forest Gate, just before 7pm yesterday.

Three men were shot outside a barber shop in Forest Gate
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Three men were shot outside a barber shop in Forest GateCredit: 999 London

Three men were rushed to hospital with gunshot injuries - with one of the victims also suffering stab injuries.

One remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital, police confirmed.

The injuries of the other two men have been described as non life-threatening.

A crime scene remains in place and inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

Cops are still hunting a number of suspects and no arrests have been made.

The shooting is not being treated as a terrorism incident, police said.A Section 60 has been authorised for the borough of Newham until 3pm tonight giving officers increased stop and search powers.

The Met tweeted: "#UPDATE | Police were called at 18:59hrs to reports of a shooting in Upton Lane, E7.

"Three men were found with gunshot injuries and taken to hospital. No arrests at this early stage.

"As a result of this incident a Section 60 has been authorised for the borough of #Newham. It applies until 3pm on Saturday and gives officers increased stop and search powers to help prevent further violence.

"One of the three men remains in a critical condition while two others have been assessed as non life-threatening.

"An urgent investigation is under way and we'll issue a further appeal when initial work has been completed."

Anyone with information about tonight's incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 6941/08Sep. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police launched a manhunt to find the gunman
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Police launched a manhunt to find the gunmanCredit: 999 London
No arrests have been made so far
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No arrests have been made so farCredit: 999 London
An investigation into the incident is ongoing
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An investigation into the incident is ongoing

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