Incident in Soho - no evidence found of firearm discharge

Police continue to investigate the circumstances around an incident in Soho on Tuesday morning.

The driver of a London black taxi called police at around 10:10hrs and reported that he was stationary in traffic in Dean Street when a shot was fired towards his vehicle, striking the window and damaging it.

There were no reported injuries.

An investigation was launched and police seized the vehicle.

Urgent CCTV and forensic examinations have been conducted. While enquiries are ongoing, police have found no evidence of a firearms discharge at this time. Initial indications suggest a mechanical fault might have caused the window to shatter. We await further tests.

Police have informed the driver and passenger.