The Metropolitan Police’s gang crime unit has launched an investigation into a shooting that took place close to a play area in London.

Officers were called to Heron Close in Willesden, north-west London at 3pm on Wednesday after a 33-year-old man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg. He is in a serious but stable condition.

Police believe more than one shot may have been fired. No arrests have been made and enquiries are on-going.

Officers from Trident and Area Crime Command are urging witnesses or anyone with information pertaining to the incident to contact police.

Detective Sergeant Jez Dargan said: "The shooting took place in a residential estate in the middle of the afternoon.

“The local schools are currently on half term and this shooting occurred very close to a children's play area. We are appealing to anybody who was in the area at the time who saw or heard anything to contact us."