London police say they are investigating after gunshots were reported overnight in east London.

Police say the incident occurred in the area of Marconi Boulevard and Noel Avenue around 2:45 a.m.

Once on seen police found evidence of shots fired including damage to a residence.

No one has been reported injured and EMS confirmed that they did not attend to anyone at the scene.

Residents affected by the early morning gun play were clearly shaken.

"It's scary. I mean, I was really scared when I thought they might have smashed my sons window. Because I didn't know what it was. So, I'm just glad no one got hurt," says Cindy, who didn't want her last name to be used.

"Don't want to live here, don't want to be here. It's just crazy," added neighbour Sabrina Reteff.

The investigation is ongoing.