Fatal shooting in nearby Brixton

A man in his twenties has died following a shooting in Brixton earlier today.

The victim was admitted to a south London hospital at around 6.25am this morning (Thursday, October 21) with gunshot injuries. He died this afternoon.

Police believe the man sustained his injuries during a shooting in the vicinity of Brixton's Belinda Road shortly after 6am.

A crime scene remains in place and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

No arrests have been made.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police are investigating following a fatal shooting in Brixton.

"At around 06:25hrs on Thursday, 21 October, police were alerted by staff at a south London hospital after a man in his 20s was admitted suffering gunshot injuries.

"Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died later this afternoon.

"It is believed the man sustained his injuries following a shooting in the vicinity of Belinda Road, SW9 shortly after 06:00hrs.

"A crime scene remains in place. No arrests have been made and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

"Additional officers will be patrolling in and around the area and anyone with concerns is asked to speak to them.

Lambeth Police has appealed to the community for information, tweeting: "Can you help? Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fatal shooting in the area of Belinda Road this morning."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 1151/21Oct.

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