2 rushed to hospital then arrested after gunshot heard near Oxford Street
Two were rushed to hospital earlier today (Tuesday, July 30), shortly after a gunshot was heard near Oxford Street in Central London. While neither of them was shot, one had a head injury and the other a hand injury. Neither of their conditions is life-threatening. READ MORE: Man stabbed 23-year-old to death after victim followed him with a baseball bat The Met said: "Police were called at about 18:35hrs on Tuesday, 30 July to reports of a gunshot heard and a group of youths in possession of a knife on Gilbert Street at the junction with Oxford Street, W1. "Officers attended. Two people were taken to hospital for treatment to a head and hand injury. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Neither was shot. They have both been arrested. "A knife was recovered at the scene. "A third person has also been arrested. "Enquiries continue." Get the biggest stories from around London straight to your inbox. Sign up to MyLondon's T...