Police fear the gunman who blasted a man in the back after a road rage attack on a busy Croydon street last week could strike again.

Detectives say the 46-year-old Croydon businessman is lucky to be alive after the shooting last Tuesday afternoon. They branded the attacker crazy and dangerous and urged anyone who saw the incident in Albion Street, to come forward.

Det Insp Andrew Claiden said: "The gunman very callously pulled the trigger and shot him in the back. We could well have been dealing with a murder. It was a crazy attack and it was incredible that it took place around midday."

Police want to speak to a 60-year-old man who was wearing a beige coat who may have seen the shooting. The 46-year-old victim was shot at around 1.30pm following an altercation with the driver of a Silver L registered Ford Escort. Call DI Claiden on 0181 649 0132.

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