A police pursuit in the Clapham area of south London ended in a shooting that injured three people. Two of the victims suffered injuries from shotgun pellets fired by a moped rider, while the third was hit by the motorcycle itself. The incident took place just before 5 PM GMT, and the suspects fled the scene. Two of the injured were taken to a major trauma centre, while the third was transported to hospital. It is unclear at this stage how serious their injuries are.
According to an eyewitness, a barber who goes by the name Kaka, they heard a gunshot close by around 5 PM GMT. The entire area was flooded with police after the incident, leaving locals in shock. Forensic teams were seen working in and around The Belle Vue pub, but no arrests had been made at the time of reporting. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said firearms officers were searching the area, and urgent enquiries to trace the moped were underway.
The area remains cordoned off as emergency services continue to work at the scene. The Metropolitan Police have stressed that the situation is ongoing and have urged anyone with information to come forward. A significant police presence remains in Clapham Common South Side, and local residents have been advised to avoid the area.
At this stage, it is still unclear what led to the shooting. The Metropolitan Police have yet to provide further information about the pursuit or the identity of the suspects. It is not yet known whether this was an isolated incident or whether there is any ongoing threat to public safety in the Clapham area. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available
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