Girl of eight and a man in his 30s hospitalised after Kensington gunfire incident

Police are appealing for help and information following a double shooting in Kensington which has left a man and a child seriously injured.

Police were called to Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, shortly after 5.30pm yesterday following reports of a shooting.

Cops attended the scene alongside colleagues from the London Ambulance Service, who treated two people for gunshot injuries.

A 34-year-old man and a girl aged eight were then taken to hospital.

Superintendent Owen Renowden, in charge of policing for Kensington and Chelsea, said: “This is an appalling incident that has left two people seriously injured, including a young girl who thankfully is in a stable condition this morning.

“I am appealing to the public who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting.

“Did you hear any gunshots around 5.30pm yesterday evening? Did you see anyone fleeing from the area? We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information surrounding this incident. Your information matters, no matter how insignificant you may think it is.”

We await an update on the condition of the man. We also await an update on the girl, but she does not have life-threatening injuries.

A 32-year-old woman was also taken to hospital as a precaution but was not injured.

Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

If you saw anything, or have any information then please contact police on 101 stating CAD5238/24NOV or call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

Pictured top: A police cordon at the scene in Southern Grove, Ladbroke Grove (PA Images/Alamy stock photo)