Two teenagers were in a critical condition after being shot in separate gun attacks and another man was beaten to death over the weekend. A 17-year-old boy was in hospital after being found in Camden, North London, with a gunshot wound to the head, at 11pm on Saturday. It was the second shooting of a teenager in the area in two days.

Another 17-year-old boy was shot in the stomach in Archway, North London, on Friday. He was taken to a hospital where his condition was said to be improving. A 17-year-old youth and an 18-year-old man were arrested near the scene and were still being questioned by police last night.

Both shootings were being investigated by Scotland Yard’s Operation Trident team, which tackles gun crime in the black community.

In Hendon, northwest London, James Graham, 29, was beaten to death on Friday night. A 20-year-old man is being questioned by police on suspicion of murder. Mr Graham’s family have been informed.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Mortimer, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “James was much loved by his friends and family. We are particularly keen to speak to a woman who stopped at the scene and attempted first aid.”

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