Clissold Park shooting: man dies and woman in hospital after Stoke Newington incident
A man has died and a woman is in hospital after the Clissold Park shooting at about 19:00 BST on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in Stoke Newington. Police and paramedics found both, believed to be in their 40s, with gunshot wounds.
The man was taken to hospital and died a short time later. The woman remains in hospital; her condition has not yet been confirmed.
London News — Latest from EyeOnLondon
Explore today’s stories and keep reading for more context, analysis and updates.
Santander Cycles half-price rides for World Car Free Day
TfL offers discounted bike hires across the capital to get more Londoners riding on Car Free Day.
Read the story More London NewsWindsor Castle projection arrests
Police make arrests after a projection appeared on Windsor Castle walls, prompting a public order response.
Read the story More London NewsHighway Code rules to be highlighted by TfL campaign
A citywide awareness push aims to cut collisions by refreshing Londoners on key Highway Code rules.
Read the story More London NewsDetectives believe the pair knew each other and say there is no wider risk to the public. Det Supt Oliver Richter called it “deeply distressing” for those involved, witnesses in the park and the surrounding community.
Officers recovered a firearm and a crime scene remains in place. Clissold Park was closed on Thursday 18 September while inquiries continued, with council teams assisting.
If you have information or dashcam footage from the area around 18:30–19:30 on Wednesday, you can share it anonymously via Crimestoppers.
At a glance
- Time: ~19:00 BST, Wednesday 17 September 2025
- Place: Clissold Park, Stoke Newington
- Victims: Man deceased; woman in hospital
- Status: Firearm recovered; next of kin being traced
- Access: Park closed Thursday morning during inquiries
Anyone with information about the Clissold Park shooting is asked to contact police on 101 or report anonymously via the link above as detectives build a full timeline of events.
For more independent coverage of London’s crime and justice stories, follow EyeOnLondon. We’d love to hear your views in the comments.
Follow us on:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos and updates!
We value your thoughts! Share your feedback and help us make EyeOnLondon even better!
