A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in west London.

The incident happened at a residential block in Lancaster Road just before 9.40pm yesterday (October 9).

Police, London Ambulance Service crews and an air ambulance attended and found a man who had been shot in the leg.

He has been taken to hospital where his condition was assessed not life-threatening or life changing.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 21:38hrs on Wednesday, 9 October, to reports of gunshots heard in Lancaster Road.

“Officers responded with LAS and London's Air Ambulance.

“A man was found in a residential block with a gunshot injury to his leg.

“He has been taken to hospital, his condition is not life-threatening or life-changing.

“At this early stage there have been no arrests.

“Urgent enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with information that could help police should call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting CAD 7916/9 Oct.

“To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”