A GUNMAN opened fire on a doorman at South Woodford’s troubled new nightspot, Funky Mojo.

The 40-year-old security guard suffered a bullet wound to the leg after he was approached by two men with scarfs and hoods covering their faces outside the High Road venue at around 12.30am on Saturday morning.

A resident from nearby Clementine Walk, who did not want to be named, was inside the pub when the shots were fired.

He said: “There was a flurry of activity with all the doormen trying to get to the exit.

“I heard two distinctive cracks but it was a good ten minutes until everyone was told to leave.”

A girl was glassed in the face in the troubled venue three weeks ago and residents are concerned the problems will continue.

Adam Khan, of nearby Chelmsford Road, said: “It’s only been a month since it opened and already we have had numerous fights.

“It’s dreadful and everyone’s fears have been founded, what’s next for Funky Mojo?”

Bernice Van Loen, of adjacent Tempus Court, will be speaking about the troubled venue at an area two meeting on Tuesday.

She said: “They are sending people to park in the health centre next to us and the noise and litter is incredible.

“It’s bringing in a very different crowd to the one they suggested.”

Residents at the neighbouring Manor Court Lodge retirement complex also contacted the Guardian complaining about general disruption, noise and public urination, but have asked to keep their identities secret due to fear of reprisals.

One elderly resident said: “Every night I’m kept awake with the constant thumping of base.

“We have tried to talk to the people but they treat us like imbeciles.

“This used to be a quiet area, now it’s like Piccadilly Circus.”

Church End councillor Richard Hoskins raised concerns about Funky Mojo before their license was granted, and has vowed to petition the council, the police, licensing officers and public protection officers in a bid to have the decision reconsidered.

He said: “What has happened now is even worse that our greatest fears because it’s attracting people who have a great deal of money but not much sense.

“It’s no good for Woodford and it’s a blot on the horizon.”

Mojo Owner Ross Drogman said the shooting occurred after the doormen warned police about a gang of youths congregating across the street.

He added: “I think it was one of them because I can’t think who else would do it and police looked through all our CCTV and confirmed it was nothing to do with us.”

The two men, aged between 18 to 20 years, made off on foot in the direction of the A406.

Anyone with information should call north-east shootings team on: 8217 7366 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.