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A teenage boy has died after being shot in a park in west London where hundreds of people were gathering.

The boy, believed to be 15, was found injured in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance near Hazlewood Crescent, Ladbroke Grove, and later pronounced dead at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police said officers and paramedics were called to the shooting at about 19:20 BST on Sunday. Local residents have said a pre-carnival event involving children was taking place at the time.

Six males have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

The Met added the London Air Ambulance also attended, but there were "no reports of any other injuries".

Work is taking place to identify the victim and notify his next of kin.

Earlier this month, two teenagers were taken to hospital following a shooting in nearby Notting Hill.

Local residents have said there is "shock, disbelief and fear" in the neighbourhood, especially among parents, some of whom have said they will be taking "extra precautions" as a result.

Cristina Cortinas, 40, who lives in the area, told BBC London that the shooting was a "tragedy" and “really sad for the community”.

“A young boy has lost his life,” she said.

“I have got two small, young children – I fear for them, I fear for their future, I fear for them living in this community.

“We are very much a tight community and we are all very sad.”