Five people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Greenhithe - including the man who got shot.

A 31-year-old man sustained an arm injury following an incident in Cooper Close at around 7.45pm on Sunday evening.

Officers arrested a 38-year-old man from Greenhithe and a 41-year-old man from south east London yesterday on suspicion of attempted murder. Both remain in custody.

The victim, who is from Essex, sustained injuries to his arm and remains at a London hospital in a stable condition.

He has also been arrested as part of the investigation.

Officers conducting further inquiries arrested a 35-year-old man from Crayford yesterday afternoon on suspicion of possessing a firearm. He remains in custody.

A 25-year-old woman, from Greenhithe, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has been released, pending further inquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Gavin Moss, said: "We are continuing to progress with our enquiries and have already spoken to a number of witnesses.

"We do however remain keen to hear from anyone who has information that might be able to assist us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 01474 366149 quoting 08-1320, or online here.

Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by dialling 0800 555111 or by completing the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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