Two linked crossbow attacks in Shoreditch, East London, have left two people injured, with the Metropolitan Police urgently seeking information from the public. On March 4 and March 14, a 44-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were struck in the head and neck, respectively, in incidents occurring within 200ft of each other. Both victims were hospitalized but have been discharged with non-life-threatening injuries. Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway of the Metropolitan Police conveyed that an increased police presence in Tower Hamlets is part of the efforts to ensure community safety and apprehend the perpetrator.

Separately, a serious assault at King’s Cross Underground Station on March 6 left a young woman with a broken jaw and ankle after an assault reportedly filmed by the attacker’s acquaintances. British Transport Police are seeking information and have released CCTV images of two young men connected to the incident. This assault happened around 12:30 am, and the police’s appeal for public information is part of their ongoing investigation to secure justice for the victim.

No arrests have been made yet in the crossbow attacks, with the Metropolitan Police actively investigating and seeking help from the public through CCTV and forensic opportunities. Both sets of incidents have prompted a call for vigilance among London residents, with police urging anyone with information to come forward and assist their investigations, offering contact through various channels including the reference number CAD 6663/14 Mar or Operation Goldwater for the crossbow attacks, and through direct contact for the underground assault.

The community’s cooperation is deemed crucial in these unsettling times as authorities work to ensure the safety and well-being of the public while seeking to bring the perpetrators to justice.