Gun crime in London rare, claims minister after Dalston horror

GUN crime in London is still “incredibly rare” and “not out of control”, the Home Secretary insisted today as a schoolgirl was fighting for her life in hospital following a shooting in Hackney.

- Rachael Burford

James Cleverly told the Standard he was receiving constant “updates” on the case while out on the general election campaign trail.

He said his thoughts were with the nine-year-old child and the three men injured in the drive-by attack on a Dalston restaurant on Wednesday evening.

“I have been receiving reports on the investigation and I will continue to do so,” he said. “Of course, our thoughts are with those people who were hurt, including the little girl. It is still very much an evolving situation.”