A teenager is fighting for his life after being shot near Wembley Stadium, as a manhunt has been launched for the gunman.
The 18-year-old was shot at around 5.30am today in north west London.
Forensics teams were seen around the iconic stadium this morning, with large areas cordoned off by police.
The teenager was critically injured after he was gunned down near a bar on Atlantic Crescent, the Metropolitan Police said.
He was rushed to a trauma center where he is still being treated.
No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate.
Chf Supt Tony Josephs said: ‘We recognise the shock and impact this incident will have on the community.
‘There will be an increased police presence in the local area.
‘We’d urge anyone who may know something about this incident, however small it may seem, to please get in touch and let us know.’
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or online, quoting CAD 1343/21SEP. Or, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Forensics officers at a crime scene near Wembley Stadium following a reported shooting
