Brixton: Four injured as gunshots fired in south London

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Brixton: Four injured as gunshots fired in south London

Gunshots were fired in the early hours of Sunday morning in South London, resulting in four injuries. Coldharbour Lane in Brixton was blocked off in both directions as emergency services responded to reports of a fight and gunfire. Metropolitan Police officers arrived to find one woman with gunshot wounds, who was taken to hospital by ambulance. Three men later arrived at the hospital, with one having sustained a gunshot wound, another with a stab wound, and a third with injuries from an assault.

The police have confirmed that no arrests have been made yet, and an investigation is underway. At present, the severity of the injuries is not known, but the force maintains that none of the injuries are life-threatening. Police are urging anyone who was present at the scene or knows anything about the incident to come forward and provide information.

The Metropolitan Police have asked anyone who may have information to contact the Crimestoppers anonymously. Local residents are left feeling anxious and shaken in the wake of the incident and are hoping for more information as it becomes available. The investigation is ongoing, and police have promised to provide updates as they emerge.

In the meantime, anyone in need of support is advised to seek care from the police or from medical professionals. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the ongoing issue of violence and firearms in London and highlights the need for greater efforts to ensure public safety

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