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A man has been shot dead in London and three men have been injured in two separate shootings in Manchester.A man has been shot dead in London and three men have been injured in two separate shootings in Manchester.
The man, in his mid-20s, was found with fatal gun wounds in a car in Hackney, east London early on Saturday, and died in hospital.The man, in his mid-20s, was found with fatal gun wounds in a car in Hackney, east London early on Saturday, and died in hospital.
His death comes days after three teenagers were killed in south London.His death comes days after three teenagers were killed in south London.
In Manchester, the three men are recovering in hospital after being shot in the two attacks, which took place in the Moss Side and Longsight areas.In Manchester, the three men are recovering in hospital after being shot in the two attacks, which took place in the Moss Side and Longsight areas.
Armed officers from Operation Neon were deployed on south London streets following the shootings there and have carried out searches of suspicious vehicles.Armed officers from Operation Neon were deployed on south London streets following the shootings there and have carried out searches of suspicious vehicles.
Following the killing in Hackney, police are searching for two black men seen making off towards Digby Road.Following the killing in Hackney, police are searching for two black men seen making off towards Digby Road.
We need to make people face up to their responsibilities as parents and families John Reid Three injured in shootings Guns become 'status symbol' Police fight back against gunsWe need to make people face up to their responsibilities as parents and families John Reid Three injured in shootings Guns become 'status symbol' Police fight back against guns
The victim was found in a Fiat Punto in Homerton High Street and was later taken to Homerton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The victim was found in a Fiat Punto in Homerton High Street and was later taken to Homerton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officers from the Metropolitan's Operation Trident unit are investigating the incident.Officers from the Metropolitan's Operation Trident unit are investigating the incident.
A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said officers working under Operation Neon arrested three people during the patrols in south London.A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said officers working under Operation Neon arrested three people during the patrols in south London.
Two were arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle and one on suspicion of possessing drugs.Two were arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle and one on suspicion of possessing drugs.
On Friday, the father of Billy Cox, appealed for help in catching the killers of his son, who died in their Clapham home on Wednesday afternoon.On Friday, the father of Billy Cox, appealed for help in catching the killers of his son, who died in their Clapham home on Wednesday afternoon.
Billy Cox was found dying by his sister
Tommy Cox said his son was "not perfect" but he was "dearly loved as a son and brother".Tommy Cox said his son was "not perfect" but he was "dearly loved as a son and brother".
His shooting followed the deaths of James Andre Smartt-Ford, 16, and Michael Dosunmu, 15, who were gunned down in Streatham and Peckham respectively.His shooting followed the deaths of James Andre Smartt-Ford, 16, and Michael Dosunmu, 15, who were gunned down in Streatham and Peckham respectively.
In response to the killings, Home Secretary John Reid announced he was investigating handing out tougher sentences to tackle gun crime and gang culture.In response to the killings, Home Secretary John Reid announced he was investigating handing out tougher sentences to tackle gun crime and gang culture.
"I have also asked my lawyers to look at ways of possibly strengthening legislation and, where appropriate, sentencing," he said, following a meeting with MPs and senior police officers."I have also asked my lawyers to look at ways of possibly strengthening legislation and, where appropriate, sentencing," he said, following a meeting with MPs and senior police officers.
"We also need to make people face up to their responsibilities as parents and families and last but not least we need to empower local communities.""We also need to make people face up to their responsibilities as parents and families and last but not least we need to empower local communities."
But Professor Rod Morgan, who last month resigned as head of the Youth Justice Board, said tougher sentences would be of "very little relevance".But Professor Rod Morgan, who last month resigned as head of the Youth Justice Board, said tougher sentences would be of "very little relevance".
"In all honesty, deterrents only work if people are likely to be caught. The real deterrent is the prospect of getting caught," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme."In all honesty, deterrents only work if people are likely to be caught. The real deterrent is the prospect of getting caught," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"The subsequent punishment, whether it's three years, five years or more, is of very little relevance in terms of deterring the behaviour.""The subsequent punishment, whether it's three years, five years or more, is of very little relevance in terms of deterring the behaviour."
He said police working on the ground to help prevent the problems from escalating was the most important action needed.He said police working on the ground to help prevent the problems from escalating was the most important action needed.