Armed police have flocked to a major road after gunshots were fired at a car in Plumstead.

The incident happened in Lakedale Road near Brewery Road just before 1.10pm today (June 14).

Initial police enquiries discovered that a vehicle had suffered damage as a result of a firearm discharge.

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No victims have yet been identified.  

Lakedale Road remains cordoned off by police as the incident is being dealt with.

No arrests have been made and police enquiries into the circumstances continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at about 13:07hrs on Friday, 14 June to reports of a firearm discharge in the vicinity of Lakedale Road, SE18.

“Officers, including armed officers, attended the scene.

“No victims have been identified.

“Initial enquiries led to the recovery of a vehicle that had suffered damage as a result of a firearm discharge.

“A crime scene remains in place at the location.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 3592/14Jun.”