Detectives investigating a shooting in Southwark have been informed that despite the efforts of medical staff, the victim has sadly died.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 16:54hrs on Wednesday 10th July to reports of an injured man at East Surrey Grove, SE15.

Officers, LAS and London Air Ambulance attended. At the scene a 20-year-old man had been shot a number of times.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he died the following evening. His family has been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

At this early stage there have been no arrests and crime scenes remain in place.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from the Specialist Crime Command said: "We have just been informed of this tragic development, and our thoughts are with his family".

"I would  like to repeat just how vital it is for anyone who saw anything suspicious, or perhaps witnessed the shooting or have footage, to please get in touch and share it with us."

"In the coming days local residents will notice additional police patrols in the area to provide reassurance.  Please do approach officers and speak to them if you need to."

Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander in Southwark and Lambeth, said: "This is a tragic and needless loss of life.  My thoughts are with the man's family as they come to terms with this awful news.  We will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice."

Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command investigation led by Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila who said:  “We are in the early stages of our investigation and are piecing together a timeline of events leading up to, and following the shots being fired.

"If you saw anything suspicious, or perhaps witnessed the shooting or have footage, please do get in touch and share it with us."

"As our enquiries continue at pace, local people will notice a more visible police presence in the area to provide reassurance. Please do approach officers and speak to them if you need to.”