A young man was stabbed multiple times this afternoon on a residential Greenwich street.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Tellson Avenue at 2.40pm.

They found a male, believed to be in his 20s, suffering "a number of stab wounds," who was rushed to a south London hospital.

His condition is not known at this stage.

A crime scene and cordons have been set up, but no arrests made.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information should call 101 quoting 4835/10JUL, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.