A 15-year-old boy was shot in West Norwood last night.

Police were called at 10.13pm to reports of a shooting in Unity Close.

According to reports, the boy managed to walk off after being shot. Officers located him and gave him first aid before ambulance services took him to a south London hospital.

His condition is described as "potentially life threatening."

At this stage, nobody has been arrested in connection with the shooting, which is being investigated by Trident officers alongside colleagues from Lambeth.

If you witnessed the incident, or have any information, please call 101 quoting ref 7799/jan22.

To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.