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.
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