Ladbroke Grove shooting: Manhunt after girl, 8, and man seriously injured in west London

A manhunt has been launched after an eight-year-old girl and a man were seriously injured in a shooting in west London on Sunday.

Police are appealing for information after the attack in Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, just after 5.30pm following reports of a shooting.

A witness has described how the victims were targeted as they sat in a vehicle. She said a man was "shooting directly into a car".

Sharon, who did not give her surname, told PA: "He was firing directly, like at close range as if you're standing to open a door, they were shooting directly into it.

"I was completely in shock and I just ran back up the stairs because I was really scared. Then I looked and I heard screaming afterwards, and then people coming out to call the police."

The 34-year-old man and eight-year-old girl were taken to hospital. The girl is now in a stable condition.

A 32-year-old woman was also taken to hospital as a precaution.

Superintendent Owen Renowden, in charge of policing for Kensington and Chelsea, has issued an appeal for information.

"This is an appalling incident that has left two people seriously injured, including a young girl who thankfully is in a stable condition this morning.

"I am appealing to the public who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information surrounding this incident. Your information matters, no matter how insignificant you may think it is."

The London Ambulance Service deployed several resources to the scene. In a statement, it said: "The first of our crews arrived in six minutes.

"Our crews treated two patients at the scene, before [taking] them to a London major trauma centre as a priority."

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The Metropolitan Police said enquiries are ongoing and appealed for anyone with information to contact 101 stating CAD5238/24NOV.

Witnesses can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if they wish to remain anonymous.

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