A teenager has been taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition after a stabbing in Lambeth.

Police were called to Loughborough Road just before 7pm last night (Saturday) to reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service where they found a 19-year-old man who was seriously injured.

He was treated at the scene by police and paramedics before being taken to hospital.

His condition has been assessed as life-threatening.

A man was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in relation to a bicycle being taken from the scene.

He has been further arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

If you can help, call police on 101 or @MetCC on X quoting CAD 5813/9dec.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Police were called to Loughborough Road, SW9 shortly before 19.00hrs on Saturday, 9 December to reports of a stabbing.

“Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service (LAS) where they found a 19-year-old man who was seriously injured.

“He was treated at the scene by police and paramedics before being taken to hospital. His condition has been assessed as life-threatening.

“A man was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in relation to a bicycle being taken from the scene. He has been further arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

“Detectives from the Met's Central South CID are leading the investigation. They are appealing for anyone with information or any witnesses yet to speak with police to contact them via 101 or @MetCC on X quoting CAD 5813/9dec.

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