An eight-year-old girl and a man have been seriously injured in a shooting in Kensington, one of Britain's richest neighbourhoods, on Sunday.

Both were taken to hospital and the schoolgirl is now in a stable condition. A 32-year-old woman was also taken to hospital as a precaution.

Police are now appealing for help and information from members of the public.

Superintendent Owen Renowden, in charge of policing for Kensington and Chelsea, said: “This is an appalling incident that has left two people seriously injured, including a young girl who thankfully is in a stable condition this morning.

Police are now appealing for help and information from members of the public following the shooting in Kensington (stock image)PA

"I am appealing to the public who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting."

She continued: "We await an update on the condition of the man. We also await an update on the girl, but she does not have life-threatening injuries."

The force said that enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

Officers were called to Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, just after 5.30pm following reports of a shooting.

Officers were called to Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, just after 5.30pm following reports of a shooting