Lambeth Adelaide Close: Shots fired from car

‘Shots fired at group of boys from car’ in Lambeth street <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
‘Shots fired at group of boys from car’ in Lambeth street (Image: NQ)
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Police are looking for more information after shots were reportedly fired at a group of from a car in Lambeth.

Lambeth police are now investigating after a firearm was discharged on Adelaide Close, SW9.

Officers were called at 9.25pm on Wednesday, July 17, following reports of the incident.

Upon arrival, police found one bullet shell at the scene.

Witnesses reported seeing a male with a handgun in a vehicle shoot at a group of boys on the street.

No injuries were reported.

No arrests have been made, and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Raymond Sekalongo from Trident said: “We would like to reassure the public that our investigation is moving forwards as we look to identify those responsible for this firearm discharge.

“We take gun crime very seriously and will use every resource to keep the public safe”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD8233/17JUL. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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