Police have issued an update on the condition of two men after a double stabbing in Erith.

The incident happened in Alexandra Road just before 1.15pm on January 3.

The two injured – believed to be men in their 30s – were treated at the scene and taken to hospital.

Their conditions were initially assessed as life-threatening.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed today (January 5) that their conditions were later assessed as non life-threatening.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference CAD3070 /03JAN.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called January 3 at 1.08pm to reports of a stabbing on Alexandra Road, Erith.

“We sent a number of resources to the scene, including two ambulance crews and an advanced paramedic. We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.

“We treated two people at the scene before taking them to a major trauma centre.”