Four people have been injured, with one man fighting for his life, following a drive-by shooting in Brixton, south London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting a significant emergency services response.
Police were called to the scene following reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended to the victims before they were transported to hospital.
The man in a life-threatening condition is currently receiving intensive medical treatment. Details regarding the conditions of the other three injured individuals have not been released by the police. A crime scene remains in place as officers conduct their initial investigations.
The incident marks a serious act of violence in the capital. Investigators are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identity of those responsible. There has been no immediate information released about any arrests in connection with the attack.
The Metropolitan Police have appealed for anyone with information about the drive-by shooting to come forward. Witnesses or those with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident are urged to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously.