Police have launched a murder investigation after a 23-year-old man was killed in West Norwood.

Officers were called to reports of shots being fired at a flat in Pondfield House, Elder Road, at around 11.20pm on Saturday night.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene and discovered a 23-year-old man suffering serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe they know the identity of the deceased, but await formal identification. Next of kin have been informed.

A post-mortem examination was held on Sunday afternoon at Greenwich Mortuary.

Officers from the Homicide & Serious Crime Command are investigating.

An incident room has opened at Lewisham under DCI Damian Allain.

DCI Allain said: "This appears to be a targeted attack.

"I believe the shot or shots were fired from outside the flat in Pondfield House.

"I need to hear from anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that may assist the investigation."

Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8721 4805. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Do you know more? Were you at the scene? Contact the newsroom on 020 8330 9538.