A man was shot by a passenger on a motorbike in an Ilford street.

It happened in Fairfield Road shortly before 5.45pm on Saturday.

The victim, a man aged in his mid-20s, was rushed to hospital with chest and leg wounds.

Met police said yesterday he was in a critical but stable condition.

A spokesman added: "At this early stage, officers believe the shots were fired by a pillion passenger on a red motorcycle which subsequently fled the scene.

"Enquiries continue."

No arrests have been made.