A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Brixton.

The incident happened in Roycroft Close just after 1am on New Year's Day.

Police and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a boy injured.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.

His family have been informed.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on the evening of January 1.

He has been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in March.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “An investigation is under way after a teenager was injured in a shooting in Brixton. 

“Police were called at 1.01am on Monday, 1 January to reports of a person found injured in Roycroft Close, SW2.

“Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. A 17-year-old boy was found with a gunshot injury. 

“He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening. His family have been informed. 

“On the evening of 1 January a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder - he has been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in March.

“Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 541/01Jan.

“To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”