No arrests have been made after a man was fatally shot in Catford during the early hours of this morning.

Officers are now appealing for the public's help as they are “hopeful there will have been a number of witnesses who they would appeal to come forward.”

Police were first called at around 4.30am on March 10 to Catford Broadway after reports of a shooting.

Officers have described this area as a “busy part of south London”.

Police attended alongside paramedics and found a man – believed to be in his 30s - with a gunshot wound.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and police are in the process of informing his family.

No arrests have been made at this stage and police are appealing for anyone with further information to come forward.

Police have said that the incident may cause “great concern in the community” and have reassured locals that they have assigned “significant resources to this investigation” and that police on patrol in the area.

Officers are now working to establish the circumstances around the incident and a cordon remains in place whilst this work is carried out.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting CAD1160/10Mar. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry responsible for policing in South East Area said: “My sympathies and thoughts are with the family and loved ones of this young man who has lost his life in very tragic circumstances.

“The incident took place in a busy part of south London and I’m hopeful there will have been a number of witnesses who I would appeal to come forward.

“I know such a shocking incident will cause great concern in the community and want to reassure residents that we have assigned significant resources to this investigation.

“We also have officers patrolling the local area and I would urge those with concerns to talk to them. They are there to support you.”

The A21 Rushey Green had been closed due to a police incident since early this morning (March 10) whilst forensics work on the scene.

AA Maps reported the closure first occurred at 5.24am on March 10, citing a "police incident".

The incident was located at the A205 South Circular at the Catford Gyratory intersection, near Lewisham Town Hall.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot in Lewisham.

“Police were called at around 04.30hrs to Catford Broadway SE6 to reports of a shooting.

“Officers attended the scene along with LAS and discovered a man – believed to be in his 30s - with a gunshot wound. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“We are in the process of informing next of kin.

“Detectives are carrying out extensive fast time enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident and a significant cordon remains in place at the scene.

“There has been no arrest at this time.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD1160/10Mar.”