Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in Broad Green, Croydon, last night.

Police were called to reports of a man suffering a gunshot injury in Eastney Road at 11.25pm yesterday.

Firearms officers and paramedics attended but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

No one has been arrested and no further details about the victim have yet been released.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's murder and major crime squad are investigating.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.