Three adults and a child in the UK have been injured in a shooting near a restaurant in Hackney.

London’s Metropolitan Police said the child is in a serious condition and that they are awaiting updates on the condition of the adults after the shooting on Kingsland High Street.

The four were taken to an east London hospital with “gunshot injuries”.

Police said they alerted to the incident at around 9.20pm on Wednesday, and specialist firearms officers also attending the scene.

The force said no arrests have yet been made.

Deputy assistant commissioner Matt Ward said: “We know Londoners will be shocked by what has taken place tonight. Our thoughts go to all those affected.

“Fast-moving enquiries are underway and we will update as soon as we can. If anyone has any information, please contact us.”