A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Beckenham Place Park.

Police were called at 3.23pm yesterday (October 10) to reports of a stabbing at Beckenham Place Park.

Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

A 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.

An investigation is under way and enquiries are ongoing.

There has been no arrests at this stage.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4940/10Oct.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 15:23hrs on Tuesday, 10 October to reports of a stabbing at Beckenham Place Park.

“Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

“A 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.

“An investigation is under way and enquiries are ongoing. There have been no arrests.

“Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4940/10Oct. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”