A MAN was has been left with potentially "life-changing" injuries after being shot in the face last night.

The 20-year-old was shot in Hale End Road, Walthamstow, shortly before 9.46pm.

Police arrived to find the man at a house in nearby Heathcroft Gardens, with a gun shot wound to the face.

He was taken to hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition.

Officers say his injuries are "possibly life-changing."

Police have not issued descriptions of the shooters and there have been no arrests.

Anyone with information should call police on 8217 7377 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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