Residents in Russell Road reported hearing gunshots in the early hours of Sunday morning (17th May), reports Liedson Moreno Gomes
Metropolitan Police officers were called due to gunshots reportedly being heard in Russell Road, at 2.30am on Sunday, 17th May.
There have been no injuries reported, and no arrests have yet been made amid ongoing enquiries for the suspects.
The detective inspector, Richard Scott, of Metropolitan Police’s specialist crime trident team, said: “We recognise the alarm this incident will cause for the local community, and our detectives are working at pace to identify the suspects responsible for this offence.
“Residents can expect to see a police presence in the area in the coming days, and we urge anyone with any concerns to come forward and speak to our officers.”
There is currently a search going on for the responsible individuals and the Met is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information that could help police should call 101 quoting CAD 868/17May or, to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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