Woman, 24, seriously injured after being shot near busy party in Tottenham, London

A 24-year-old woman has been seriously injured after being shot near a busy party in London today.

Detectives are now appealing for witnesses after the shooting in Tottenham, north London in the early hours of this morning.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police attended the scene at the junction of West Green Road and Grove Park Road at 6.28am after being alert by the London Ambulance service to reports that someone had been shot.

But after they searched the area police could not find anybody with injuries.

They then checked nearby hospitals where it was confirmed at around 6.50am that the woman had been taken to a north London hospital.

She ended  up in hospital without the assistance of the emergency services.

The Met Police have said she remains in hospital undergoing treatment and is in a serious but stable condition.

Initial police inquiries suggest the woman was shot in the West Green Road area shortly before 6.30am.

There was a significant number of people in the area due to a nearby party, the force said.

After the shooting West Green Road remained closed into the afternoon today, MyLondon reports. 

Police are now looking to talk to anyone who witnessed the shooting this morning. 

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: ‘Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw or heard anything suspicious at around that time.

‘Any piece of information, no matter how irrelevant it may seem, could be crucial in piecing together what took place.

‘Anyone with information is asked to call 101 giving the reference 1148/27DEC.

‘Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, online or by calling 0800 555 111.’