PRESS RELEASE : Investigation ongoing following death of two men in Lambeth [October 2022]

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in Herne Hill which resulted in the deaths of two people.

Police were called at about 19:50hrs on Sunday, 30 October to reports of gunshots heard on Railton Road, SE24.

Officers, including firearms officers, attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

Two men were found injured at the location. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the men – both aged in their 20s – were pronounced dead at the scene.

At this early stage, detectives believe two cars were driving in the Railton Road area when one of the cars was in collision with a moped before further colliding with parked vehicles.

The rider of the moped died as a result of his injuries.

A man from the car involved in the collision got out of the vehicle and was pursued by a male, armed with a firearm, from the second car. The fleeing male was shot and he died at the scene.

The gunman returned to his car and left the scene.

Work continues to identify and inform next of kin and formal identification awaits.

Post-mortem examinations will be held in due course.

A number of roads in the area remain closed and crime scenes are in place.

An investigation is underway by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

Local residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and are advised to speak with officers if they have any information.

At this stage, there have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove of the Central South Command Unit, responsible for policing Lambeth and Southwark, said:

“I am shocked and saddened by this incident. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two young men who have tragically lost their lives. This incident will cause a great deal of concern throughout the local community and across London.

“We are supporting Specialist Crime detectives, who are working at pace to confirm the specific sequence of events and identify and arrest those responsible.

“Local officers are on the scene and patrolling the local area to speak to local residents, seek witnesses and provide visible reassurance. I would urge anyone with any information however small to come forward to help bring whoever is responsible to justice.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6166/30Oct. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.