Police have released a image of the motorbike used in a drive-by shooting that has left a girl fighting for her life.
Police were called to Evin restaurant in Kingsland High Street on Wednesday evening (May 29), after a young girl and three men were shot.
The girl was hit by a bullet at while having dinner with her family inside the building and is still in a critical condition in hospital.
Two other men aged 44 and 42 remain in hospital in a stable condition, with one facing life-changing injuries.
The third man – aged 37 – has been discharged from hospital.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, local policing lead for Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said the crime scene remained in place in Kingsland High Street.
He said the Met was releasing a picture of the motorbike and appealing to anyone who might recognise it.
He added: "We know that the offender fired from a motorbike at approximately 9.20pm on Wednesday evening.
"This bike was a Ducati Monster, with a white body, red chassis and red wheels.
"Officers have now established that the motorbike was previously stolen in 2021 from a property in Wembley.
"At the time of the shooting the bike was displaying the registration plates DP21OXY."
He added: "I am particularly keen to hear from you if you saw it on the day of the incident. Or perhaps you recognise it from being parked up in a driveway or a specific location?
"Or do you know someone who has been using this bike at any point over the past three years? It may not have always displayed those registration plates.
"Any information - no matter how big or small - could prove vital.
"This shocking attack will have had an element of pre-planning. This means there are people who will know something which may be crucial to our investigation."
He said the Met was specifically reaching out to Turkish and Kurdish communities, in north and east London, as the three men who were shot have connections with these communities.
Erim Metto, CEO of the Turkish Cypriot Association, added: “As a community we are shocked by the incident that occurred at a restaurant in Hackney which has led to four people being shot, including a young child.
“We urge anyone from the Turkish and Kurdish communities that may have any information to come forward and speak to police.
“If you do not feel comfortable to speak with police directly, you may do so through your community leaders, your faith leaders, Turkish Police Association or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
“We as a community stand against violence and gun crime.”
Det Chf Supt Conway added: "Gun crime has no place on the streets of London and this reckless act has left a young child fighting for her life.
"I am making a direct plea to those with information that might help us to bring those responsible to justice."
People can call 101 or the dedicated incident room on 020 8345 3865.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via crimestoppers-uk.org.
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