A teenage boy has been stabbed in Thamesmead and taken to hosptial, whilst a second boy has been detained in the area.

Met Police said they were called by the London Ambulance Service to Hasler Close, SE28, in south east London at around 3:12pm on Friday, December 18.

Officers discovered a teenage boy with stab injuries, and following treatment at the scene, he was taken to hospital by LAS.

His injuries have now been assessed as non life-threatening.

A second teenage boy was detained nearby in Ludham Close.

He was also treated at the scene and then taken to hospital, but his injuries are also classed as non life-threatening.

Police then subsequently arrested both of them on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Investigations continue.