Two people have been killed after a shooting in south London.

Police were called to gunshots in Railton Road in Brixton at 7.50pm this evening (October 30).

Armed officers, London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance went to the scene.

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

A Metropolitan Police spokesman has said the nature of the victims' injuries has not been confirmed at this time.

A police officer near to the scene confirmed to Sky News that someone had been shot.

No arrests have been made.

A Met Police statement said: “Police were called at about 7.50pm on Sunday, October 30 to reports of gunshots heard on Railton Road, SE24.

“Officers, including firearms officers, are in attendance along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

“Two men were found injured at the location. Despite the efforts of emergency services, they were both pronounced dead at the scene. The nature of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time.

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

“Post-mortem examinations will be held in due course.”