A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in the head in Southwark.
The teenager was attacked on Albrighton Road, in the Dog Kennel Hill Estate in East Dulwich, just after 7pm on Saturday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene where they found a 16-year-old boy with serious injuries.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics from London Ambulance Service before being taken to a major trauma centre.
His injuries are life-threatening, Metropolitan Police say.
His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
An investigation has been launched but no arrests have yet been made.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 7.07pm on Saturday, 28 March to reports of a stabbing on Albrighton Road, SE22.
“We sent resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, a paramedic from our tactical response unit and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.
“We treated a patient at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 19:09hrs on Saturday, 28 March by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) following reports that a 16‑year‑old boy had suffered a stab injury to the head in Albrighton Road, SE22.
“Officers arrived within five minutes of the call. The victim was treated at the scene, before being taken to a nearby hospital.
“His injuries have been confirmed to be life-threatening. His next-of-kin have been made aware and they are currently receiving support from specialist officers.
“An investigation has been launched, and officers are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances.
“At this early stage, no arrests have been made.
“Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact 101, quoting CAD6251/28March, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
