Police officer shot during anti gang operation By Andrew Douglas October 15 2015, 2:46 pm October 15 2015, 2:46 pm Share Police officer shot during anti gang operation Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/uk/724388/police-officer-shot-anti-gang-operation/ Copy Link Police officer shot in Hackney A police officer has been shot on an east London street. Scotland Yard has confirmed that he was taken to hospital by helicopter and his family has been informed. Police have a suspect in custody. The shooting happened at around 12.45pm during an operation involving specialist firearms officers and members of the Trident anti-gang unit. There are no other reports of injuries.