A woman has been killed and two men have been injured in a shooting in north-west London.

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports of a shooting at about 21:15 GMT on Saturday in Harlesden where they found the woman, believed to be aged in her 40s. She died at the scene.

One of the two men, both aged in their 30s, is said to be in a critical condition. The other man’s injuries are not life-threatening.

No arrests have been made and a murder investigation is under way.

Supt Tony Josephs said: “This is a truly shocking incident that has left a woman dead and two others injured, and I understand the concern this will cause the local community and those across London.

“I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night and identify whoever was responsible for this heinous act of violence.”