Man charged with attempted murder after Harringay gunshot incident

Police say the gun was fired in Pemberton Road last month but fortunately no-one was injured

Two people have been charged as part of an investigation into a gun being fired in Harringay last month – including one charge of attempted murder.

Kamal Harris-Brown, aged 27 and of Beresford Road in Hackney, was charged today (Wednesday 14th) with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

He was due to appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court earlier.

Previously, Tyrease Barnes, also 27 and of Warwick Gardens in Tottenham, was charged with affray, possession of a controlled drug and threatening a person with a bladed article.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Wood Green Crown Court on Thursday, 29th October.

The charges were made in connection with police being called to reports of gunshots in Pemberton Road, Harringay, at 11am on Tuesday, 29th September.

No injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, a 42-year-old woman who was arrested yesterday (Tuesday 13th) on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life, possession of a Class A drug (heroin) with intent to supply and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis) with intent to supply, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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