Three people were injured after a shooting on London's streets in broad daylight this afternoon, as members of the public were urged to stay away from the scene.

Police and paramedics in an air ambulance, as well as a road vehicle, were called to reports of a shooting on Upton Lane in Forest Gate, London. Three people were injured in the incident, with one rushed to a major trauma centre "as a priority". Witnesses have reported a large police presence at the scene and members of the public have been urged to avoid the area as the situation in east London continues.