The woman was injured outside Clifton House last Monday (March 4) (Image: Google)
A woman had to be taken to hospital after she was struck by a “crossbow bolt”.
Police were called to Club Row, Shoreditch, at around 7.45pm last Monday (March 4) to reports that a woman had been struck by a suspected crossbow bolt.
The woman, who is aged in her 40s, was found injured outside Clifton House and rushed to hospital by paramedics.
Her injuries have since been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.
A police spokesperson said that officers conducted a thorough search of the area following the incident, but that no arrests have been made.
They added that “further enquiries” are still taking place.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 quoting reference CAD 6552/04Mar.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here