On Christmas Eve, a mother sustained serious injuries after gunfire was directed at her front door while her one-year-old son was inside the home.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the woman was rushed to the hospital with several gunshot wounds after two male assailants shot seven rounds at her residence on Cronin Street in Peckham, south London, between 10:30 and 11:00 PM GMT.

The 21-year-old remains in critical condition and continues to receive medical care on the ward throughout the holiday, as reported by the authorities.

Fortunately, her child was unharmed during the incident.

The Metropolitan Police stated that the two suspects fled the scene on foot towards Commercial Way. They were reportedly dressed in dark clothing, with one individual donning a grey hoodie and allegedly carrying a firearm, while the other wore a dark hoodie.

The police are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Jordan Gardner described the event as a “shocking act of violence” occurring in a family setting where a young child was present.

He urged anyone who was in the vicinity of Cronin Street, Commercial Way, or Moody Road between 9:45 and 11:45 PM on the evening of December 24 to share any information they may have.