Woman shot and three injured after fight broke out at ‘birthday party’ in church

There were reports of gunfire and a fight at 5am this morning.

Four people have been left injured after a gun was fired on a street in Brixton, south London.

The incident is believed to have taken place at an event in a church in the Coldharbour Lane area, which was reportedly a 21st birthday party.

Police were called to the scene at around 5am after receiving reports of gunfire and a fight.

A large area around the crime scene has been cordoned off, with Loughborough Junction train station closed as a result.

Images from the scene show an officer handling a large knife and a sheath.

A woman who was found with gunshot wounds was taken to hospital.

Three men self-presented at hospital, one of whom also had injuries from gunshot.

Another of the men had been stabbed, while the third was assaulted.

The Metropolitan Police said none of the woman’s or men’s injuries were believed to be life-threatening.

No arrested have yet been made.

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