A GRAYS man has been confirmed as the victim of a shooting that took place in Harlow in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday, 13 June).

He was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after being shot with a gun outside an address in Water Lane, Roydon.

A police statement says: "We were called shortly before 5am on Saturday, 13 June with reports a man had been shot outside an address on Water Lane in Roydon, Harlow.

"It was reported that a number of people had arrived in a car and fired several gunshots at a group of people who were outside the address, having attended a party there.

"The men then drove off in the direction of Harlow.

"A man in his 50s, from Grays, has been taken to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds in a life-threatening condition.

"Two women, aged in their 20s, have also been taken to hospital with single gunshot wounds, which are not considered to be life-threatening injuries at this stage.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact our Major Crime Team by emailing [email protected] quoting incident 169 of 13 June. Alternatively please call 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Greg Wood said: "Our priority is to establish the circumstances around this incident and find those responsible for the shooting.

"The investigation is progressing and we are speaking with witnesses and those linked with the property as part of our enquiries.

"At this stage are not linking this crime to any other investigation but we retain an open mind."