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Two men die after gunshots heard in south London

GV of Railton Rd London

Two men have died after the sound of gunshots was reported in Lambeth, south London.

The Metropolitan Police were called to Railton Road just before 8pm tonight where the two victims were found injured.

Despite the effort of the emergency services, they were pronounced dead at the scene.

A statement from the force said: ‘Police were called at about 7.50pm on Sunday, October 30, to reports of gunshots heard on Railton Road, SE24.

‘Officers, including firearms officers, are in attendance 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, they were both pronounced dead at the scene.

‘The nature of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time.

‘Their next of kin are yet to be informed and we await formal identification.

‘Post-mortem examinations will be held in due course.’

No arrests have been made, police said.

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