Pembroke Road Erith shooting: Pictures from the scene

On February 9 at 8.50pm, police were called to reports of gunshots being fired in Pembroke Road.

Officers and ambulance crews from London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

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A man was found near Hillside suffering a gunshot injury.

A man has died from his injuries. (Image: Berk Uyal)

The man died from his injuries and police are working to confirm his identity to inform his next of kin.

No arrests have currently been made and investigations are ongoing.

If you have any information you can call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD7135/9Feb.

You can also provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

Police have launched an investigation. (Image: Berk Uyal)

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called at approximately 20:50hrs on Thursday, 9 February to reports of shots fired in Pembroke Road, Erith.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.

Police say that no arrests have been made. (Image: Berk Uyal)

“A male – no further details – was found a short distance away in Hillside, suffering a gunshot injury. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he died at the scene.

“Enquiries are under way to confirm his identity and inform his next of kin.

Road closures remain in place. (Image: NQ)

“Road closures remain in place at the location.

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“No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue.

“Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD7135/9Feb.

“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111”.