Woman shot in street was innocent victim

The 30-year-old was shot in Bournemouth Road, Peckham, south London, on Sunday afternoon.

Police were called to the scene and the woman was taken to hospital where her condition was described as stable.

Detectives are appealing for help in tracking down the two men involved.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police are appealing for information and witnesses after an innocent woman was shot in Peckham while returning from a shopping trip.

“Police were called at around 5.15pm on Sunday to Bournemouth Road, close to Rye Lane SE15, following reports of shots fired. A 30-year-old woman suffering a gunshot wound was taken by ambulance to a south London hospital where her condition remains stable.

“The woman was an innocent victim who was hit by a shot fired during a dispute between two men. Both men made off separately from the scene.”

No arrests have been made.