Schoolgirl, 8, and man seriously injured in double shooting in one of Britain's richest neighbourhoods

Police are now appealing for help and information from members of the public.

Superintendent Owen Renowden, in charge of policing for Kensington and Chelsea, said: “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."

She continued: "We await an update on the condition of the man. We also await an update on the girl, but she does not have life-threatening injuries."

The force said that enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

"If you saw anything, or have any information then please contact police on 101 stating CAD5238/24NOV or call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous," Renowden said.

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Officers were called to Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, just after 5.30pm following reports of a shooting.

Yesterday, police attended the scene of a horrific stabbing which took place along Westminster Police.

They arrived at 10.45am yesterday morning after a fight was said to have erupted in central London.

Soon after, the Met, along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene to find a man suffering from a stab wound.

The man has now been hospitalised and remains in critical condition.