A man is fighting for his life after six people suffered shotgun injuries in south London.

Police were called to a disturbance and reports of gunfire on Ridgeway Road, Herne Hill, at around 1.27am on Sunday, June 13.

At the scene, officers found a 32-year-old man suffering stab injuries, who was rushed to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition. 

The victim had also sustained shotgun pellet injuries to his legs.

Three other males and two females also attended hospital with shotgun pellet injuries, primarily to their legs.

None is in a life-threatening condition.

Four of these five self-presented at hospital, while a fifth was taken from a location elsewhere in Lambeth at around 3.40am.

Enquiries are under way to establish the circumstances. There has been no arrest at this early stage.

Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101, ref 918/13jun. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.