RESIDENTS have been left in shock after a gunman fired several shots at the front of a house.

The young family inside the semi-detached house were not injured when the attack happened, in Totnes Road, Welling, at about 11.55pm, on Friday.

Bullets struck the front door and porch while a 26-year-old man, his girlfriend and baby were at home.

One neighbour said: "We’re absolutely shocked at what’s happened. Everyone is on edge."

Detectives are looking for a suspect described as a black man in his 20s or 30s with cropped hair and a thin beard.

Witnesses reported seeing two men running towards Bideford Road around the time of the shooting.

Anyone with information should contact police on 020 8217 7381 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.