Police hunt shooter after man shot outside school in Erith

A shooter is on the loose after a man was shot outside a school last night.

The Met said they were called at around 9.50pm to reports of a firearm discharge in the vicinity of Kale Road, Erith, across the road from the Harris Garrard Academy.

Police officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene and found a man, believed to be in his 20s, suffering a gunshot injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition is not thought to be life threatening.

So far there have been no arrests.

Anyone with information that could assist is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD8342/25May; you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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