A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Deptford on Friday night.

Police were called to reports of a group fighting on Goldsworthy Gardens at 8.34pm.

Officers and ambulance services found the victim suffering stab injuries, which were assessed as life-threatening as he was rushed to a south London hospital.

Police await a full assessment of his condition.

A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing. Police are yet to make any arrests.

A section 60 was in place across the SE16 postcode from 9.15pm until 7am this morning, granting the police additional stop and search powers.

Anybody with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 7778/23Apr.

To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.