Police are appealing for witnesses of a shooting in Plumstead.

Armed police flocked to 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.

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 the Metropolitan Police said: "Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a shooting in Plumstead.

"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 sustained 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 and any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 3592/14Jun. To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers."