Armed Police Storm Peckham After Shots Fired
Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police rushed to the Willbrook Estate in Peckham after frantic reports of gunfire. Residents claimed a firearm was discharged at several people who then fled the scene across the estate.
Multiple Roads and Flats Sealed Off
The Met swiftly cordoned off several roads and blocked access to a block of flats on Peckham Hill Street. A nearby bus shelter on Bonar Road was also sealed off, following the incident that unfolded around 11.31pm on Friday night.
Forensic Teams Hunt for Clues
Forensic specialists combed the large crime scene for evidence. Officers guarded marks along the pavement and several items of clothing left behind at the scene, piecing together what happened during the chaos.
The Met Police have been approached for comment on the incident.