Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was shot in Southwark

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage after a boy was shot on Sumner Road, SE15.

Detective Inspector Ray Sekalongo, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “I am very keen to hear from anyone who has information or footage relating to this incident.

“Removing guns from our streets is a priority for the Met. The injuries caused by guns are often devastating and the effects of being a victim of gun crime linger far beyond the healing of wounds.

“This was an attempt on the life of a 15-year-old boy and I know that there are people who can name the person responsible. Please help us take these weapons off the street by sharing what you know.”

Police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 23:12hrs on Monday, 15 July to reports of an injured boy on Sumner Road in Southwark.

Officers, LAS and London’s Air Ambulance attended. At the scene a 15-year-old boy was found with gunshot injuries. He was taken by LAS to a south London hospital where his condition is not life-threatening.

Trident detectives are leading the investigation and are working closely with colleagues from the Central South Command Unit who police Southwark.

At this early stage there has been no arrest.

A crime scene and cordons were established, these have since closed.

Anyone with information or footage should call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting reference CAD 9057/15Jul.

To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.