Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old was shot in the chest in Sidcup.

Officers were called at about 10.30pm yesterday to reports of a man having been shot in Oakley Drive.

The victim was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Detectives from the Trident Gang and Area Crime Command are investigating.

Any witnesses or with any other information can contact them on 020 8247 4863 or by calling 101.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by going on line to Crimestoppers-UK.org.