A 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at a park in Crystal Palace.

The incident happened at Crystal Palace Park just after 7.50pm on Saturday (June 3).

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

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.

Additional officers were deployed with the assistance of a police helicopter due to large groups of youths in the area.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "At 19:52hrs on Saturday, 3 June police were called to Crystal Palace Park following reports of a stabbing.

"Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics and the London Air Ambulance.

“A 15-year-old male was taken to hospital. His condition has been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

"Due to large groups of youths in the vicinity, additional officers were deployed with the assistance of the police helicopter. There has been no arrest at this stage.

"Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101, ref 6406/03jun, or to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers."