Man killed in shooting outside London pub

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 25-year-old man was killed in a shooting outside a pub in London.

Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of gunshots being fired on Willington Road in Clapham just before 10pm on Monday evening, the Metropolitan Police said.

Paramedics arrived within three minutes, but the man was later pronounced dead at the scene, according to London Ambulance Service.

A 22-year-old man later presented at hospital with a gunshot wound and has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said. He remains in hospital.

Pictures show a visible police presence outside the pub on Tuesday morning, with a white forensics tent in place.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet clear.

Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, central south borough commander said: “We understand that incident will cause concern within the local community and an increased police presence will remain in the area throughout the day as our enquiries continue. Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family for their tragic loss.

“Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, and we are working tirelessly to establish what happened.

“We are asking anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to please contact us as soon as possible and support the ongoing investigation.”

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 9:59pm on Monday 10 August to reports of a shooting on Landor Road, SW9.

“We sent resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and paramedics in fast response cars. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.

“Our first paramedics arrived in three minutes. Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.”