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Barrett cancelled out Ryan Loft’s first-half header as struggling Crawley gained their first point in four games.

The hosts missed a penalty in only the fourth minute after Rico Brown brought down Max Anderson as Harry McKirdy’s tame spot-kick was turned around a post by goalkeeper Myles Roberts.

But the Red Devils made the breakthrough after 32 minutes thanks to a close-range header at the far post by striker Loft from McKirdy’s cross.

Police were called to reports of a shooting on High Road, Arnos Grove, at 5.04pm on Thursday.

The teenager was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition, the Metropolitan Police said on Saturday.

Detective Sergeant Catherine Dempster, leading the investigation, said: “We recognise the shock and concern this will have caused the local community in Arnos Grove and are working at pace to identify the perpetrators.

“This cannot be done without assistance from the public.

The capital has seen bloodshed every day this week between Monday and Friday (October 6 to October 10).

This includes knife incidents in Streatham, West Drayton, Kilburn, Waterloo and gun shots fired in New Southgate and Walthamstow.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police and based on what Newsquest London is aware of.

Man taken to hospital after stabbing outside Starbucks in Streatham Hill

The first incident this week began in Streatham Hill, after a stabbing outside a Starbucks on Monday (October 6) at around 1pm.

Bass player Lodge, who joined the band in 1966 with fellow singer Justin Hayward – following the departure of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick in 1966, was “suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us”, according to his family.

Their statement read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us.

Family members called 999 at 10am on Friday reporting the man was inside a property in Stow Crescent, Walthamstow, armed with a gun and threatening to harm himself, the Metropolitan Police said.

For hours, armed officers and negotiators were on scene as the man inside threatened to seriously harm anyone coming into the address and shoot himself.

At around 2pm, after a bang was heard inside, officers entered the property and discharged their weapons, Scotland Yard said.

The man was taken to hospital with life-changing but not life-threatening injuries.

A man in his 20s was found injured outside Starbucks in Streatham Hill at around 1pm yesterday (October 6).

He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed not to be life-changing or threatening.

In the latest update, officers confirmed there have still been no arrests.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Around 1pm on Monday, October 6, officers attended Streatham Hill, following reports of a stabbing.

“A man, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene for a stab wound.

Over the course of the last three days (October 4 to October 6), there have been three major incidents in the capital.

Two of the incidents took place in south London, with one reported in Wallington and one in Streatham.

Another one took place in Southall.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police and based on what Newsquest London is aware of.

Man taken to hospital in critical condition after 'serious assault' in Wallington

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Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire on Leigham Court Road just after midnight (August 23).

The impacted school is believed to be Julian's Primary School.

Operators answered six calls to the blaze and crews from West Norwood, Norbury, Tooting, Brixton and surrounding fire stations were sent to the scene.

A 32-metre turntable ladder from Clapham Fire Station was also used.

The fire was brought under control by 2.40am but crews have remained on scene throughout the night damping down.

Work will start in the coming weeks to transform travel along the A23 Streatham Hill, with improvements for walking, cycling, and public transport users.

Transport for London (TfL), in partnership with Lambeth Council, will deliver new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycle route, upgraded pavements, and improved bus lanes.