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Man faces 7 charges in south London hotel shooting: police

Investigators say they do not believe the shooting was a random incident. Matthew Trevithick / Global News

A London man is facing seven charges in relation to a south London hotel shooting that left a 55-year-old man injured, police said Wednesday.

The investigation began on the morning of June 17 when police say a 55-year-old man turned up at a city hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

READ MORE: Shooting at south London hotel not considered random, police say

Police say they later determined a shooting had taken place about a half-hour prior to the man turning up to the hospital.

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The incident occurred at the Ramada Inn at Wellington Road and Exeter Road in south London, according to police.

Investigators say they do not believe the shooting was a random incident.

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READ MORE: Man in critical condition after shooting in London’s east end: police

A 44-year-old London man has been arrested and is facing seven offences including possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

The accused is set to appear in court on Wednesday. A firearm has not been recovered, police added.

The 55-year-old victim in the case has since been released from hospital.

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