Man, 21, is fifth person arrested by police after four people were injured when drive-by gang opened fire on crowd at London BBQ
A fifth person has been arrested by police investigating a shooting at a communal barbecue in the capital.
Four people were injured when up to five males 'indiscriminately' fired a weapon into a large crowd during the event in Clarence Gardens in Camden, north-west London, on August 14.
The victims hit during the attack include a 73-year-old woman, a 19-year-old woman, a 17-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man.
Officers today said they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder on Friday.
Five people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a shooting at a BBQ in Camden
It follows the arrests of a 22-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent on Tuesday, while two boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested on Wednesday night.
The 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and robbery, as well as possession of a firearm with intent.
The 17-year-old was held on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and possession of a firearm with intent.
Another 22-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent, and all five have been bailed until mid-September.
Shots were fired into a group of people attending the communal barbecue near Regent's Park just before 10.10pm last Saturday, the Metropolitan Police said.
A large crowd was attending a BBQ in a communal open space in Clarence Gardens, NW1, when up to five unknown males arrived and indiscriminately discharged a firearm injuring four people.
Four people were injured in the shooting including a 73-year-old woman and a teenage girl
Police, including firearms officers, attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.
The four people were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
One has since been discharged from hospital. The other three people remain in hospital, and their conditions are not thought to be life threatening.
Anyone with footage of the incident and or any information, should call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD7619/14AUG.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.