East London Gunman Hunt: CCTV Image Released

Police are hunting a gunman, who sent a group of men running for their lives when pointing a firearm at them from the window of a car in east London.

At around 9.00pm on May 30, a black Ford Focus carrying several occupants was driven into Wellington Road, Newham at the junction with Waterloo Road.

The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and a male, described as black and aged in his twenties, wearing a silver/grey hooded top and a black jacket, was seen to brandish a firearm at a group of males from the window of the vehicle.

The group fled, as well as a number of witnesses who saw the incident.

The vehicle is believed to have made off in the direction Cemetery Road.

It is believed it was then driven on to Odessa Road, left into Dean Street and right Field Road, and then onto Forest Lane.

It is unknown as to where the vehicle went from there.

There were no reported injuries and no shots were fired.

Police are interested in hearing from any of the males who fled, as well as a female who saw the incident with her child and ran away.

Detective Sergeant John Macleod of Newham CID is investigating.

He said: "This would have been a terrifying incident for all those involved.

“Anyone who has information can be assured that they can contact us in the strictest of confidence. Please speak to us so we can catch those responsible."

Anyone with information is asked to call Newham police via 101, or tweet @MetCC quoting ref: 7543/30May.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

No arrests; enquiries continue.