Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a suspected firearms discharge in Lambeth.
Police were called at 00:18hrs on Thursday (13th) to reports of a firearms discharge in the High Trees estate in Tulse Hill, SW2.
Officers responded. There were no reports of any injured persons.
Detectives want to speak to anyone who saw a black VW ID.5 in the area around that time, or who noticed anyone acting suspiciously.
Det Insp Martin Thomas from the team leading the investigation says: “All reports of this kind are taken incredibly seriously and are investigated thoroughly.
“I am asking anyone who was in the area and heard or saw shots fired to contact us immediately. “I also want to ask local residents to check their doorbell and dash cam footage to see if they might have caught something that can help us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD129/ 13JUN24. You can also speak anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Detectives are also appealing for information and witnesses after a shooting in Plumstead.
Police were called at about 13:07hrs on Friday (14th) to reports of a firearm discharge in the vicinity of Lakedale Road, SE18.
Officers, including armed officers, attended the scene. No victims have been identified.
Initial enquiries led to the recovery of a vehicle that had sustained damage as a result of a firearm discharge.
One man aged in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident. He was recalled to prison.
Anyone with information and any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 3592/14Jun. To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers. (Sources: Met Police press releases)
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