Man rushed to major trauma centre after gunshots in Brixton
The Met Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot in Brixton on Sunday morning.
Lambeth Police confirmed an incident took place in Stockwell Road at 3.20am.
A spokesman said a man was taken to hospital after being wounded and is receiving treatment. His injuries were not deemed life-threatening.
Officers closed a section of the road as part of their investigation.
A number of bullet casings were seen around Benedict Road, according eye witnesses and a black Mercedes is also said to have had a window broken.
London Ambulance Service confirmed it despatched an ambulance crew, a paramedic, a tactical response unit and a medic in a fast response car.
“We treated a person at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre as a priority,” a spokesman said.
Police said anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote ref 882/27nov or contact @CrimestoppersUK.
Pictured top: Stockwell Road, where the shooting took place (Picture: Google Street View)
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