A teenager is fighting for his life after being shot near Wembley stadium, as a manhunt has been launched for the gunman.

The 18-year-old was shot at around 5.30am today in north west London.

Forensics teams were seen around the iconic stadium this morning, with large areas cordoned off by police.

The teenager was critically injured after he was gunned down near a bar on Atlantic Crescent, leaving him critically injured, the Metropolitan Police said.

He was rushed to a trauma center where he is still being treated.