A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot in South Norwood.

Police were called to Wharncliffe Road, at 4.40pm on Sunday after reports of a shooting.

A 25-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he died at about 12.20pm this afternoon.

Detectives from the Trident Gang Crime Command are investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information should call 0208 247 4554.