Two injured in Angel Central shooting as police hunt released prisoner
Met Police seek public help to locate Nacoli Bravo, who was on night release from a Sussex prison when two men were shot on 27 October
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Police are still searching for Nacoli Bravo after a double shooting at Angel Central shopping centre in Islington on 27 October 2026. The incident occurred at about 10:25 pm and left two men, aged 33 and 27, with gunshot wounds that required hospital treatment but were not life‑threatening, MyLondon reported.
Background to the incident
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Two men were shot and a third stabbed in an incident on Parkfield Street.
The shooting broke out shortly before 10:30 pm while crowds attended separate concerts at the nearby O2 Academy Islington. The venue was packed, and witnesses described a sudden burst of gunfire followed by police cordons. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the suspect, Nacoli Bravo, was on night release from a Sussex prison at the time of the attack.
Police appeal for information
Detective Chief Inspector John Cowell, who is heading the investigation, told MyLondon that the enquiry is moving quickly and that officers have been working around the clock to piece together the events. He added that locating Bravo is essential to completing the investigation.
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If anyone has any information on his whereabouts, please contact police immediately.
John Cowell, Detective Chief Inspector
Victims and investigation status
Both injured men were transported to local hospitals where they received treatment and were later discharged. A third individual, aged 36, suffered stab wounds in a separate incident linked to the same night and has been charged with attempted murder, MyLondon noted. Police have not disclosed the identity of the two gunshot victims.
What residents can do
Met Police have warned the public not to confront Bravo if he is seen. Instead, they advise calling 999 straight away or making an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 7386/27OCT. The force says any tip, no matter how small, could prove decisive.
The investigation remains active, and police expect to update the public as new information emerges. Residents are asked to stay alert and cooperate with any police enquiries.
Questions this report answers
+What happened on 27 October 2026 at Angel Central?
Two men, aged 33 and 27, were shot at Angel Central shopping centre in Islington at about 10:25 pm. Both were taken to hospital with injuries that were not life‑threatening, and a third person was stabbed in a related incident.
+Who is Nacoli Bravo and why is he being sought?
Nacoli Bravo was on night release from a Sussex prison when the shooting occurred. Police consider him the main suspect and have launched a city‑wide search, urging anyone with information to contact the Met Police immediately.
+How can the public help the investigation?
Members of the public should not approach Bravo. If they see him, they are asked to call 999 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 7386/27OCT, as advised by Detective Chief Inspector John Cowell.
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