A man in his 30s is fighting for his life after being shot on a busy road in south east London, close to Woolwich Dockyard station and the Royal Artillery Barracks.
Armed police were called to Frances Street, Woolwich, just after 8pm, where the victim was found with gunshot wounds. Paramedics performed first aid until the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance arrived. He was taken to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains under police guard.
Police response and investigation
A Met police statement said: 'Officers attended and found a man, aged in his 30s, suffering from gunshot wounds. They performed first aid until the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance arrived. The man was taken to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries. Firearms officers and specialist crime detectives attended the scene.'
No arrests have been made, and the hunt is on for the gunman. Forensics officers and specialist search teams are at the scene collecting bullet casings and other clues. Detectives are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area to piece together events before and after the shooting.
Victim's condition and appeal
It is understood the victim is being treated for more than one wound. The incident occurred on a main road packed with traffic, close to the Royal Artillery Barracks.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or to remain anonymous via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
