Group of boys on Brixton estate targeted in 'drive-by shooting'

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Group of boys on Brixton estate targeted in 'drive-by shooting'

Police are investigating after a gun was fired at a Brixton estate, with a group of boys reportedly the targets. Met Police officers raced to Adelaide Close on the Moorlands Estate at 9.25pm yesterday (Wednesday, July 17) to reports of gunfire.

Police found a bullet shell on the floor when they arrived in Brixton. Witnesses reported a man opened fire on a group of boys with a handgun. There were no injuries or arrests made so far.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way after a firearm was discharged in a residential street in Lambeth. Police were called at 9.24pm on Wednesday, July 17, to reports of a firearm being discharged in Adelaide Close.

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“Officers attended and found one bullet shell at the site. Witnesses say that a male with a handgun in a vehicle shot at a group of boys who were on the street.

“There were no injuries. No arrests have been made at this time. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”

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.”

The Met Police tweeted earlier today (July 18) that a Section 60 is in place covering much of Lambeth and Southwark from 3pm today until 2.59pm tomorrow (July 19).

Anyone with information should 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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