Southwark shooting: Police appeal for witnesses after victim left in critical condition

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has been left in a critical condition following a shooting in south London.

Officers found a seriously injured 20-year-old man in Camberwell Church Street, Southwark, at about 5.40pm on Wednesday, December 28.

He had gunshot wounds and head injuries that were treated at the scene by London's Air Ambulance before he was taken to a south London hospital.

Shots were fired in the area of Leontine Close, Peckham, a short time before the injured man was found.

The two incidents have been linked.

The man remains in a critical condition and cordons remain in place at the scene. His family have been informed.

No arrests have been made and there are no reports of any other injured person.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4464/28Dec or contact Trident (voicemail) on 020 8247 4863.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.