London: Two men dead after reports of gunshots in Lambeth

London: Two men dead after reports of gunshots in Lambeth
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Ben Chapman

By Ben Chapman


Published: 31/10/2022

- 05:28

Updated: 14/02/2023

- 10:33

Police were called at about 7.50pm to reports of gunshots heard on Railton Road

Two men have died after gunshots were heard in Lambeth, south London, on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Police were called at about 7.50pm to reports of gunshots heard on Railton Road.


Officers, including firearms officers, are at the scene, with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

Two men were found injured and both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The nature of their injuries has not yet been confirmed, the Met Police said.

Police attend the scene in Lambeth.
Police attend the scene in Lambeth.
Sebastian Morrison

Their next of kin are yet to be informed and police await formal identification.

Post-mortem examinations will be held in due course, Scotland Yard said.

A number of roads in the area are closed and crime scenes are in place.

There is an increased police presence in the area and residents are advised to speak to officers if they have any information.

There have been no arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6166/30Oct.

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