A man was shot in the leg in Streatham last night.

Police said they were called to a flat in Streatham High Road at 9.30pm to reports of a shooting.

The 30-year-old man victim was taken to Kings College Hospital.

A police spokeswoman said his injuries were not life threatening.

Residents said police had cordoned off roads in the area, including Stanthorpe Road.

Trident, the Metropolitan Police's specialist gangs and guns unit, is investigating.

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