Police issue appeal after man shot in Southwark

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was shot following a night out with friends in Peckham.

Police were called to Cossall Walk, SE15 at 03:14hrs on Sunday, 3 August following reports of a group of men fighting and the sound of gun shots.

Officers attended and searched the local area however the group had dispersed.

Later that night, a man in his 20s self-presented to a hospital in south east London with wounds likely to be caused by a bullet. Thankfully, his condition was not life-threatening or life-changing.

Detective Constable Hollie Kiteley, from the Met’s Specialist Crime team, said:

“We are appealing for information after a man was shot following a night out with friends in Peckham.

“Having completed extensive CCTV enquiries and spoken to those who live in and around the area, we are now turning to the public for help.

“This was an awful incident so I would urge anyone who may know something to come forward. Were you near Cossall Walk that evening? Did you see the incident, or were you in the area?

“There should be no place for gun crime in our neighbourhoods and we can’t allow this level of violence. Help us take these criminals off our streets.”

Earlier that evening, the victim had been drinking in a pub in Peckham, Southwark.

He left the venue in the early hours of Sunday morning, and made the short walk to Cossall Walk, SE15, where he then sat with friends on a bench.

A short time later, it was reported that two masked men came from behind him and fired two shots at the group, hitting the victim.

The two suspects fled the scene, with one making off towards Rye Lane, Peckham.

Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD: 1301/03AUG. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.