Two people have been taken to hospital after a gunshot was reportedly heard near a busy street in central London.

Officers were called to reports of youths in possession of a knife in Gilbert Street near Oxford Street at 6.35pm yesterday (July 30).

One of the two was found with a head injury while the other sustained injuries to his hand.

Neither of the two were shot.

They were taken to hospital for treatment where their conditions were assessed as non life threatening.

The pair and a third person were later arrested in connection with the incident.

A knife was also recovered at the scene.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at about 18:35hrs on Tuesday, 30 July to reports of a gunshot heard and a group of youths in possession of a knife on Gilbert Street at the junction with Oxford Street, W1.

“Officers attended. Two people were taken to hospital for treatment to a head and hand injury.

“Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Neither was shot. They have both been arrested. A knife was recovered at the scene.

“A third person has also been arrested.

“Enquiries continue.”