Police appeal for witnesses after two men are shot by passing moped rider in Brixton

Two men were shot by a passing moped rider on Friday night.

Police are now appealing for information after the shooting in Loughborough Road, Brixton, shortly before 7pm.

It is believed a person on a moped fired shots towards a pedestrian before leaving the scene.

Two men, aged 20 and 39, later presented themselves at hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Their conditions were not life-threatening.

The investigation is being led by detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or to Tweet @MetCC quoting 7040/31JUL.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.