Kensington shooting: Man charged with attempted murder of schoolgirl, 8, and her father in double attack

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a double shooting in Kensington that left two people injured, including an eight-year-old girl.

Jazz Reid, 32, from Kensington, faces two counts of attempted murder along with charges for possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Reid is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court later today in connection with the incident that occurred last Sunday evening.

The shooting took place in Southern Row, W10, at approximately 5:30pm on November 24.

A 34-year-old man and his eight-year-old daughter suffered injuries in the incident.

Both victims were taken to hospital following the shooting, though details of their current conditions have not been released.

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and continue to appeal for witnesses.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police by calling 101 or messaging @MetCC on X, quoting CAD reference 5238/24NOV24.

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Members of the public can also provide information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.