A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Bermondsey.

The incident happened in Trafalgar Avenue just before 8.10am today (May 9)

Officers, London Ambulance Service crews and an air ambulance attended and found a boy injured.

He was taken to a south London hospital where his condition was assessed as not life threatening.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries into the circumstances continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 8.08am on Tuesday, 9 May to reports of a stabbing at Trafalgar Avenue, SE15.

“Officers, London’s Air Ambulance [HEMS] and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended.

"At the scene a 16-year-old boy was found with knife injuries.

“He was taken by LAS to a south London hospital where his condition was not life threatening.

“At this early stage there have been no arrests.

“A crime scene remains in place. Enquiries continue.

“Anyone with information concerning this incident should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 1377/9MAY.

“To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org."