A 23-year-old man was shot near a train station after being chased by masked gunmen.

The victim was attacked close to St James Street Overground station in Walthamstow on Friday afternoon, causing TfL to close the station until 6pm.

A spokesman for the Met said: "Police were called at around 1.41pm on Friday, July 13 to reports of a shooting in St James Street, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow.

"Officers attended and found a man being looked after by staff within St James Street Overground station.

“The victim, believed to be aged about 23, had one gunshot wound to his lower leg.

"LAS also attended and conveyed the victim to hospital where he remains currently. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

"No weapon has been recovered at this time.

"No arrests, enquiries continue.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 3808/13 July or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."