Two people have been arrested after a man was found with a gunshot wound at a residential property in east London.
The Metropolitan Police said officers were called at about 14:40 BST to Upton Lane, Forest Gate, following reports of gunshots.
Police were joined by the London Ambulance Service at the property, where the man was treated for a gunshot wound before being taken to a major trauma centre. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
Two other people were taken to hospital with head injuries, and a firearm was recovered from the scene, the Met said.
Ch Insp Daryl Jones said: “We are aware that this shooting on a residential street this afternoon would have had an enormous impact on the local community.
“We are pleased we’ve been able to make two arrests and recover a firearm within hours of the incident.
“Any residents with concerns, please speak to the officers at the scene or to your local neighbourhood policing teams.”
The force said a cordon remained in place the area.
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