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Riot police called out in Brixton after a man is shot and stabbed in Moorland Road

Alexandra Warren

A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 25-year-old man was shot and stabbed in Brixton last night at around 9:40pm.

While attending to the scene, police were approached by a large group of people, including some who threw objects including stones and glass bottles at them.

Videos shared on social media show a large number of police in riot gear.

The victim was taken to a South London hospital by ambulance and his condition is “not life-threatening but may be life-changing.”

At least two officers were assaulted but neither required hospital treatment.

There were no reported injuries to other members of the public.

Officers from the Territorial Support Group were called in and the crowds were dispersed by around 12:30am.

Superintendent Dan Ivey, who is responsible for neighbourhood policing in Lambeth and Southwark called the violence “unacceptable” and “shocking”.

He said: “A shocking outburst of violence unfolded, in which a man sustained very serious injuries. But for the speed of the officers who responded, and the skill of medical staff, this could well have turned out to be a murder investigation.

“The scenes that followed the initial horrific incident were equally unacceptable. The officers at the scene were working to conduct an investigation following a serious incident and were dispersing crowds when they themselves were subject to an abhorrent attack from crowds of people who pelted them with items.

“The crowds were dispersed after further resources were deployed to the scene and order was restored. The people who were involved in that disorder can be assured that there is an investigation and we will be working to identify them and bring them to justice.”

Superintendent Ivey also said that local residents could expect to see an increased police presence in the area.

He urged anyone who has information that could help us to call 101 or speak to those officers and tell us know what they know.

London Assembly Member, Marina Ahmad, said she was “deeply saddened” by the injuries to the victim and condemned the violence against the police.

She said: “My thoughts are with him and his family right now.

“I am also very concerned to hear reports that police officers came under attack when responding to the scene. I strongly condemn this and thank the police for their swift action in detaining the suspect and taking control of an incredibly distressing situation to provide reassurance to the local community.

“I would urge now residents to come forward to the Met Police with any information they might have about the incident”.

Lambeth Conservative councillor Tim Briggs blamed Labour councillors for crime in the area, saying they are “too weak.”

He said: “The Labour councillors that run Lambeth Council have no answers to the crime and anti-social behaviour devastating our communities. For decades they have done nothing.

“They need to stop finding excuses and bring communities together with clear leadership. Residents are fed up with this kind of crime just because Labour councillors are too weak to have a plan and don’t want to upset anyone.”

A spokesperson from the Met Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 21:37hrs on Wednesday, 2 June to reports of an injured man on Moorland Road, SW9.

“Officers, including firearms officers, and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

“A man, aged in his mid-20s, was found suffering what are believed to be gunshot injuries and stab wounds. He was taken by the LAS to a south London hospital; his condition has been assessed as not life-threatening but may be life-changing.

“Officers from the Territorial Support Group attempted and worked to disperse the crowds.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 7951/02Jun.

Pictured top: Police attend the incident (credit: @beniremedy)

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