Man charged with attempted murder after Islington incident
Eugene Asiedu faces charges including knife possession following a violent event on Parkfield Street.
Eugene Asiedu, 36, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife or bladed article. The charges follow an incident on Parkfield Street in Islington on the evening of October 27. Asiedu, of Hatcham Park Road, Lewisham, was arrested on November 1 and charged on November 2. He is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on November 3.
The alleged incident occurred at approximately 10:25pm near the O2 Academy Islington and Angel Central. During the event, two men, aged 33 and 27, sustained gunshot wounds. Both were taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, although the 33-year-old suffered life-changing injuries. Police confirmed that a third man, aged 36, was also allegedly stabbed. His injuries were reported as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shootings. Information regarding the incident can be provided by contacting police on 101, quoting CAD 7386/27OCT, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What charges does Eugene Asiedu face?
Eugene Asiedu, aged 36, faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a knife or bladed article. These charges relate to an incident that occurred on Parkfield Street in Islington on October 27.
02What happened during the incident on Parkfield Street?
During the incident on October 27, two men aged 33 and 27 sustained gunshot wounds, with the 33-year-old suffering life-changing injuries. A third man, aged 36, was allegedly stabbed. His injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.
03When and where will Eugene Asiedu appear in court?
Eugene Asiedu is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on November 3. He was arrested on November 1 and charged on November 2 in connection with the Parkfield Street incident.
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