A second arrest has been made in connection with the shooting of an eight-year-old girl and a man in Ladbroke Grove.

The child was injured along with a 34-year-old man after a gunman opened fire into their car in Southern Row at around 5.30pm on November 24.

The man suffered potentially life-changing injuries, while the girl’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 22-year-old man was previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

He has since been bailed to a date in early February pending further enquiries.

Police have now revealed a 32-year-old man was arrested yesterday (November 26) on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

He remains in police custody.

Residents can expect an increased police presence in the Southern Row area over the coming days.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police urged anyone with concerns to speak with officers on patrol.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, including the possible motive.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 and quote CAD reference 5238/24Nov.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A 32-year-old man [B] was arrested on Tuesday, 26 November on suspicion of the attempted murder of two people and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life - he remains in custody.

“Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances which led to a 34-year-old man and an eight-year-old girl suffering injuries following the shooting in Southern Row, W10 at around 17:30hrs on Sunday, 24 November.

“The man suffered potentially life-changing injuries.

“The girl’s injuries are not life-threatening.

“A 22-year-old man [A] was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has been bailed to a date in early February pending further enquiries.

“Local residents will continue to see an increased police presence in and around the area of Southern Row over the coming days. We would urge anyone with concerns to speak to one of them.

“Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command lead the investigation and ask anyone with information that may assist to come forward. Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances, including any motive.”