A man is in hospital after reports of “gunshots” in a north London street.

Police were called to Barry Road, Stonebridge at around 7.50pm yesterday evening (June 22) to reports of a “firearm discharge”.

When officers arrived, they could not find anyone at the scene. 

A short while later, a man, believed to be aged in his 20s, took himself to hospital with a gunshot injury.

His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.

Pictures showed a police cordon in place in Barry Road following the incident.

Officers said that there had been no arrests and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Anyone with information at this early stage is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD7934/22June.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Anyone with information at this early stage is urged to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting reference CAD7934/22June.

Alternatively, members of the public can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.