A 24-year-old woman was in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday after being shot near a party in Tottenham, north London.
Police officers attended the scene at the junction of West Green Road and Grove Park Road at 6.28am on Tuesday following reports that someone had been shot.
They searched the area but found no victims. They then checked nearby hospitals and confirmed at around 6.50am that the woman had been taken to a north London hospital without the assistance of the emergency services.
He remained in hospital on Tuesday evening and was in a “serious but stable” condition.
Initial police investigations suggest the woman was shot in the West Green Road area shortly before 6.30am.
A large number of people were in the area because of a nearby party, police said.
Anyone with information has been asked to call 101 quoting reference 1148/27DEC.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, online or by calling 0800 555 111.