Hackney: Manhunt underway to find teenage suspect after gun fired in east London

Nadi Kwame, 18, wanted for conspiracy to murder in connection with incident

The Metropolitan Police are hunting for Nadi Kwame, 18, who is wanted for conspiracy to murder following a shooting in Hackney, east London (Metropolitan Police)

Police are hunting for a teenager wanted for conspiracy to murder following a shooting in east London.

Officers were called to reports of a firearm discharge in Pownall Road, Hackney, after shots were fired on Sunday, 31 January.

The Metropolitan Police have released an image of Nadi Kwame, 18, who was last known to live in the Ilford area, as part of an investigation into the incident.

Police said no injuries were reported, but the teenager is wanted for conspiracy to murder.

Detectives from the Met’s Central East Command Unit are leading the search for Mr Kwame, who also has links to the Barking and Hackney areas.

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The public is asked not to approach Mr Kwame if he is seen, but to call 999 immediately.

Anyone who has information concerning his whereabouts should contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 7551/31JAN21.

To remain anonymous, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers_uk.org