Witnesses claim to have heard a gun fired after a car crashed in Cambridge Gardens

An investigation is underway following reports of a gun being fired after a car crash in South Kilburn yesterday (Wednesday).

Police were called to Cambridge Gardens at around 4pm where they found the car wreckage but no one at the scene.

Witnesses claim to have heard a gunshot after the occupants of the crashed car ran away when they were chased by another group.

Forensic officers scoured the area but no evidence of a firearm being used was found.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to call the incident room on 020 8733 3709 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.