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London shooting: Man shot near primary school in Bermondsey

Injuries are believed to be life-threatening or life-changing

Zoe Tidman
Wednesday 23 September 2020 19:37 BST
Police were called to reports of gunshots in Alexis Street, Bermondsey
Police were called to reports of gunshots in Alexis Street, Bermondsey (Google Maps)

A man is thought to be seriously injured after being shot near a primary school in south London.

The 27-year-old is being treated for life-threatening or life-changing injuries following a shooting in Bermondsey, according to police.

Officers were called to Alexis Street near St James’ Primary School on Wednesday afternoon over reports of gunshots.

They found a 27-year-old with a gunshot wound at the scene.

No arrests have been made, the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday evening. 

The victim was taken to hospital and his injuries were being “treated as life-threatening/changing”, the force said on Wednesday.

No one else was injured in the incident, according to the Met. 

Police were called to Alexis Street just before 3.30pm on 23 September over reports of gunshots. 

The scene remained cordoned off in the evening.

Police said enquiries into events were ongoing.

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