Police have launched an appeal following two shootings in Ilford earlier this year.

A taxi driver who police believe witnessed the incidents in June is wanted for questioning; police have only just released an appeal.

Police were called on Friday, June 28 at 11.41pm to reports of shots fired in Loxford Lane, Ilford.

Officers found a 19-year-old-man suffering from a gunshot injury.

He was taken to an east London hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was later discharged.

A short while later police were called to shots fired in High Road, Ilford.

No one was injured, however evidence was found that a gun had been shot.

Investigating officers believe both incidents to be linked.

The Met are trying to identify a witness, believed to be a cab driver, who was driving a light coloured Zafira, Tourer model 2012 – 2019.

The driver was stationary in Castle View Gardens, Ilford, on the day of the shooting, between 11.12pm to 12.02am, with at least one other person waiting in the cab.

Police say two more males get into the cab, one of which was in possession of a bag which is suspected to have contained a gun.

Officers say the two men are suspects for the shootings; both would have occurred while the Zafira was waiting.

Detective Constable Natalie Morris, of SCN, said: “We are looking for anyone with information to come forward, but in particular we would like to speak the driver of the Vauxhall Zafira.

“The driver was probably not aware of what had occurred, but he may have vital information and I would ask him to do the right thing and call police. I want to reassure anyone who contacts us that they will be fully supported.

“I appreciate that those who carried out the shootings are dangerous men, but we can only keep our communities safe by police and public working together.

“If you want to, you can contact Crimestoppers who will not ask your name and you can give your information and remain totally anonymous.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD9699/28Jun

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.