- A woman was shot in Coldharbour Lane and was taken to hospital by ambulance
- Three men – one shot, one stabbed, and the other assaulted – were also injured
Three people have been rushed to hospital suffering gunshot and stab wounds and another was assaulted after a ‘fight’ in Brixton this morning.
A woman was found shot in Coldharbour Lane near the Celestial Church of Christ at around 5am. She was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Three men injured in the brawl – one with gunshot injuries, one stabbed, and the other assaulted – self-presented at a hospital where they were treated for their wounds.
None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Scotland Yard detectives are investigating and are yet to make any arrests.
Forensic teams in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, this morning after a woman and man were shot in a ‘fight’. Two other men were also injured – one stabbed and the one assaulted
A Metropolitan Police officer holds a sword with a huge blade (left) before placing it inside a clear evidence tube (right)
A police cordon has been put in place this morning as officers and forensics teams comb the crime scene
Scotland Yard detectives are yet to make any arrests and have appealed for any with any information to get in touch (Pictured: Two forensics officers in Coldhardbour Lane)
Forensic teams can be seen this morning behind red police tape combing the crime scene for evidence.
In one photo, a police officer wearing blue gloves holds a sword with a huge blade, which he then places inside a clear evidence tube.
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called just after 5am on Sunday, January 14, to reports of a fight and shots fired in Coldharbour Lane, SW9.
‘Officers attended and found a woman suffering gunshot injuries. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. Three other men self-presented at hospital, one with gunshot injuries, one who had been stabbed and one assaulted.
‘We await an update on their condition; at this very early stage we do not believe any of the injuries are life-threatening.
‘There has been no arrest.’
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 1167/14jan. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers.
