Shenfield station shooting

[Sleepy]

:cry: Reports of a shooting in Shenfield station car park early this morning ! trains not calling for a while, poor GA not having a good month with this type of thing. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-25876403

Shenfield in Essex shooting incident in early morning

A man in his 40s was shot in the leg in an early morning attack at a railway station in Essex.

The car park at Shenfield station is cordoned off and the man has been taken to hospital at Basildon, a British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said.

"A report of man with leg injuries in the car park at the station was received by BTP at 05:51 GMT.

"His injuries are currently not believed to be life-threatening," the spokesman said.

An investigation is under way but there are no further details, he added.

Trains are still running through the station but will not be stopping until further notice, Anglia Trains said.

 

[SPADTrap]

Anglia trains!

 

[GWRtom]

Would say this surprises me, but it is Shenfield.

Hope the Victim, makes a quick and speedy recovery.

 

[EssexGonzo]

Would say this surprises me, but it is Shenfield.

Hope the Victim, makes a quick and speedy recovery.

It is surprising for this area. Rarely any such crime around here. Many commuters were traumatised when they found they were unable to park their Range Rovers and X5s in the car park yesterday. What are things coming to etc.......

 

[Wyvern]

Trader Robin Clark Shot By Hitman In Essex

A City trader has been seriously injured after being shot by a hitman at an Essex railway station.

Police believe Robin Clark, 44, was "deliberately targeted" as he got out of his car in the car park at Shenfield station at 5.50am on Friday.

The gunman, who was wearing a balaclava, fled the scene in a vehicle parked nearby.
Robin Clark suffered serious injuries. Pic: Robin Clark/Twitter

Mr Clark, who lives in Essex, works for City brokerage firm RP Martin.

He was shot in the leg and is being treated at Basildon Hospital for his injuries, which are not life-threatening.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: "As he got out of the car he was approached by an unknown man and received a single gunshot to the leg."

Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson said: "At this stage we believe the victim of this assault was deliberately targeted.

"We do not believe this incident was gang-related and I would like to reassure the public that there is no reason for any undue concern.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, including the motive behind the attack."

A spokesman for RP Martin said: "We are aware of this morning's incident and are giving Robin all the support we can.

"It would not be appropriate to comment any further at this stage."

 

[1e10]

I think the BBC originally reported this as resulting in a fatality.

 

[Monty]

Sounds like a plot from Eastenders! Now awaiting for the police to announce they have arrested his wife in connection with ordering a hit on Mr Martin with a view to claim the life insurance policy in order to run away with her Latino lover 'Pablo'.

Seriously though I hope he recovers quickly and Police quickly get to the bottom of why he was targeted.

 

[Nym]

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