A MAN is seriously injured after being gunned down in the early hours of this morning in a West Hendon street.

The man, in his 20s, was rushed to hospital suffering gunshot wounds after the incident at 5.45am in Marsh Drive and is said to be in a critical condition.

Detectives from Scotland Yard's Trident team are currently investigating and anyone with information is asked to call 020 8733 4774, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.