A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a street fight in Lewisham which left a teenager with stab wounds in a 'critical condition'.
Police were called around 11pm last night (May 3) to Murillo Road and found a group of men fighting in the street.
A 16-year-old boy was found with stab wounds.
He was rushed to hospital by the London Ambulance Service where he remains in a critical condition.
Police and the LAS confirmed they are not aware of any other injuries.
A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
He remains in custody at a south London police station.
Police are conducting enquiries to establish the full circumstances of what happened and whether gang affiliation played a part in yesterday's violence.
MORE TOP STORIES Police initially accompanied the 16-year-old to hospital under guard.
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Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Anyone who saw the fight in progress or witnessed anything suspicion in and around Murillo Road on Sunday night should call officers from the Trident and Area Crime Command on 020 8247 4877 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Did you see what happened? Get in touch on Rebecca.Flood@london.newsquest.co.uk
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