A  28-YEAR-OLD has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the chest in Sydenham last night (October 19).

Police were called at 9.46pm to Prospect Close after reports of gunshots being fired.

Officers and paramedics found a 20-year-old man suffering from gunshot injuries to the chest.

He was taken to hospital where, police say, he is in a critical condition.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in custody.

The incident left parts of the area cordoned off, with a large build up of police cars along nearby Wells Park Road.

Trident are investigating.