Two people arrested for attempted murder have been re-bailed following a double stabbing as youths ran through the streets armed with metal poles.

Police had been called on the evening of May 6 following reports of the violence in Elmley Street on Plumstead's Glyndon Estate.

According to residents, a group of around 12 youths were seen charging around the estate, some armed with weapons including metal poles. It was claimed one victim was found slumped in a stairwell.

Following the incident, two men aged 23 and 19 were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

They have been re-bailed to a date in mid-August.