Man wounded after reports of shooting in Nunhead

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk

a Man aged 24 has been treated for gunshot wounds after reports of a shooting in nunhead last Friday evening, March 10.

Armed police were called to Honiton Gardens, a set of flats near Gibbon Road, by the London Ambulance Service at 10.34pm.

Ambulance workers had informed police of a fight taking place where a victim had been shot in the leg.

A member of the public had rushed the 24-year-old hospital where he was treated for gunshot wounds to the leg which were not considered lifethreatening or life-changing.

Attending officers did not find any suspects and a large crime scene was put in place while investigators conduct their enquiries.

A Met Police spokesperson has sought to calm local residents’ concerns saying “there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public”.

No arrests have been made and police enquiries continue.

The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “The MPS received a call from the London Ambulance Service informing us of a fight in progress with one victim shot in the leg. The victim, a 24 year old man was taken to a local hospital by a member of the public prior to both police and ambulance attendance.

“Armed response and officers from AS BCU attended the incident and a large crime scene has been put in place. No suspects have been arrested at this time.

“The victim remains stable in hospital and his injuries remain non life threatening or life changing.

“There is not believed to be any wider risk to the public. The investigation will be managed by colleagues from Specialist Crime.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 7856/10MAR. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.