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A man has been killed in a shooting in Peckham, south-east London.

Emergency services attended a call to an injured man in East Surrey Grove, just before 17:00 BST on Wednesday.

The Metropolitan Police said the 20-year-old had been shot a number of times and was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he died the following evening.

There have been no arrests and crime scenes remain in place, the force added.

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His family has been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

Det Ch Insp Alex Gammampila said: "We have just been informed of this tragic development, and our thoughts are with his family.

"I would like to repeat just how vital it is for anyone who saw anything suspicious, or perhaps witnessed the shooting or have footage, to please get in touch and share it with us.

"In the coming days local residents will notice additional police patrols in the area to provide reassurance. Please do approach officers and speak to them if you need to."

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.