Brixton: Armed cops and air ambulance deployed after suspected shooting and stabbing
ARMED POLICE have been deployed to the scene of a suspected shooting in London.
Brixton: Large police presence seen in area following incident
London Ambulance Service and the Met Police were alerted to the scene in Moorland Road, Brixton. A Met statement said: "Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 9.37pm on Wednesday, June 2 to reports of an injured man on Moorland Road, SW9.
“Officers, including firearms officers, and London’s Air Ambulance attended.
“A man, aged in his mid-20s, was found suffering what are believed to be gunshot injuries and stab wounds.
"He was taken by the London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital; we await an update on his condition.
"Whilst at the scene, officers were approached by a large group of people and objects were thrown towards them.
"A crime scene is in place and officers remain in the area."
The force has urged anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 7951/02Jun.
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