Police have launched an investigation after members of the public “pelted” officers with bottles and stones at the scene of a shooting in Brixton. 

Firearms officers were dispatched to Moorland Road at 9.37pm yesterday, where they found a 25-year-old suffering both gunshot injuries and stab wounds.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.

Riot police were called to the scene after officers were approached by a large group who hurled objects, including stones and bottles, at them. 

Superintendent Dan Ivey, who is responsible for neighbourhood policing in Lambeth and Southwark, said: “The scenes we saw last night were unacceptable.

“A shocking outburst of violence unfolded, in which a man sustained very serious injuries.

“But for the speed of the officers who responded, and the skill of medical staff, this could well have turned out to be a murder investigation.

“The scenes that followed the initial horrific incident were equally unacceptable.

“The officers at the scene were working to conduct an investigation following a serious incident and were dispersing crowds when they themselves were subject to an abhorrent attack from crowds of people who pelted them with items.

“The crowds were dispersed after further resources were deployed to the scene and order was restored.

“The people who were involved in that disorder can be assured that there is an investigation and we will be working to identify them and bring them to justice.”

No police officers or members of the public sustained serious injuries in the ensuing disorder, which was brought under control by 12.30am. 

The victim's injuries have been assessed as non-life-threatening, although they may be life-changing. 

A crime scene is in place and a police presence remains in the area for the reassurance of local residents.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, providing the reference CAD7951/02JUN.