Halloween horror as two men are ‘shot dead in Lawless London’
- Two men have died after the sound of gunshots was reported in Lambeth
- Police were called at around 7.50pm to reports of gun fire on Railton Road
- Officers, including firearms officers, are in attendance at the London scene
Two men have died after the sound of gunshots was reported in Lambeth, south London, on Sunday evening, the Metropolitan Police said.
Police were called at around 7.50pm to reports of gun fire on Railton Road.
Officers, including firearms officers, are in attendance at the scene along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
Two men were found injured at the location, but despite the efforts of emergency services, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The nature of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time.
Their next of kin are yet to be informed and police are awaiting formal identification, with post-mortem examinations to be held in due course.
Two men have died after the sound of gunshots was reported in Lambeth, south London , on Sunday evening, the Metropolitan Police said. File image
A number of roads in the area are closed and crime scenes are in place.
The force said that residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and have been advised to speak with officers if they have any information.
‘At this stage, there have been no arrests and enquiries continue,’ a spokesperson for the force said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6166/30Oct.
Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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