Three boys have been taken to hospital after a shooting.

Police were called to reports a man had been shot at around 10pm last night.

On arrival to Otlinge Road, Orpington, an 18-year-old was found injured and taken to hospital.

Officers continued to carry out their investigation and while establishing the shooting had happened nearby in Yalding Grove, they found two more victims, both aged 14.

The pair were found with gunshot wounds and taken to hospital.

Detective Inspector Raymond Sekalongo said: “Tackling violent crime in London remains our absolute focus and reducing shootings is key to that.

“We understand that this incident will cause concern within the community. We want to reassure you that we are carrying out fast-time enquiries to ensure that any suspect is apprehended.

“I know that this may cause fear within the community, which is why I will ensure that officers are present within the area to listen to any of your concerns. Please do approach them if you need too, they are there to support you.”

The three victims' injuries are not threatening or changing, a Met Police spokesman confirmed.

A crime scene is still in place and inquiries are ongoing with detectives investigating.

A London Ambulance Service (LAS) spokesman said:

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10pm on Wednesday to reports of a shooting on Otlinge Road, Orpington.

“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and members of our tactical response unit. We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance, which consisted of a doctor and a paramedic in car.

“We treated three patients at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre.”

If you have any information then please come forward to police stating CAD 8033/07AUG.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.