‘Masked men’ shot London teenager

A teenager has been shot dead in east London.

The 16-year-old was discovered in Chesterton Road, Plaistow, in the early hours.

Police also found a 15-year-old boy with bullet wounds. He is being treated in hospital, where his condition is described as “critical”.

The shooting is being investigated by Operation Trident – a police team dedicated to tackling gun crime within the black community.

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