Three teenagers have been taken to hospital with stab injuries after a fight in New Addington yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to reports of a fight in Goldcrest Way yesterday (April 15) at 4.35pm.

Three boys aged 15, 16 and 18 were taken to hospital with stab injuries.

Officers believe two boys are not in a life-threatening condition but are “concerned” about the condition of the third boy.

There have been no arrests at this stage.

A section 60 has been authorised until April 16 at 7am.

Witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting the reference 4941/15apr.

 

Croydon Police said: “We were called at 4.35pm to a fight in Goldcrest Way, New Addington.

“Three males, 15, 16 & 18, taken to hospital with stab injuries.

“At this early stage, officers believe two are not in a life-threatening condition, but are concerned about the third awaiting hospital upd ate “There has been no arrest at this stage.

“Witnesses are asked to call 101, reference 4941/15apr.

“Or please contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

“Tackling violent crime is the Met's top priority.

“A Section 60 has been authorised until 0700hrs on 16 April. Details to follow...

“Please support police officers as they work through the night to keep people in Croydon safe.

“The Section 60 covers #NewAddington and wards in the north of Croydon, including Waddon, Fairfield, Parkhill, Whitgift and Shirley South.”