A 20-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Lewisham last night.

Police were called to reports of a man with stabbing injuries, on Friendly Street at around 11.53 pm.

The victim was rushed to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

A statement posted online by Met Police Lewisham said:

"Police are investigating after a man was found with a stab injury last night on Friendly Street, Lewisham.

"It is believed the stabbing took place on New Cross Road, SE14.

"He remains in hospital in a critical condition."

If you have any information please call 101 referencing 8342/14mar with any information.