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Police officer shot in anti-gang raid in London

A man has been arrested.

A POLICE OFFICER has been shot in London during an anti-gang raid.

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The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that a male police officer was taken to an east London hospital earlier this afternoon after being shot.

The man’s next of kin have been informed. He is now in a stable condition.

There are no reports of any other injuries at this time.

A man was arrested at the scene.

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