Two shootings across South London spark police appeals for witnesses
Police are investigating two reports of shots fired in South London within hours of each other last week.
Detectives want to speak to anyone who saw a black VW ID.5 driving around the High Trees Estate in Tulse Hill, Lambeth, just after midnight on Thursday.
Officers were called to reports of gunshots but there were no reports of any injuries.
Detective Inspector Martin Thomas appealed for anyone in the area at that time – or who noticed suspicious activity – to come forward.
DI Thomas said: “All reports of this kind are taken incredibly seriously and are investigated thoroughly.
“I am asking anyone who was in the area and heard or saw shots fired to contact us immediately.
“I also want to ask local residents to check their doorbell and dash cam footage to see if they might have caught something that can help us.
“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD129/ 13JUN24. You can also speak anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
On Friday, at around 1pm, the Met responded to reports of gunshots just 11 miles away, near Lakedale Road in Plumstead.
Officers, including armed officers, attended the scene. A car was damaged but no victims were identified.
One man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested in connection with the incident. He has been recalled to prison.
Anyone with information and any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 3592/14Jun. To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.
The police do not believe the two incidents to be linked.
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