A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a woman was found with a slash wound in South Norwood.

Emergency services were called to reports of an altercation between a woman and a group of youngsters on Tuesday at around 4.35pm.

A woman aged in her 40s had suffered a slash wound.

Her injury was believed to be not life-threatening.

A boy, 15, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH).

He currently remains in police custody.

Police enquires are ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Danielle Power of south area command said: “We understand the concern that will spread through our communities in relation to this horribly violent incident and would like to reassure parents and local residents that enhanced, highly visible patrols will take place at the end of the school day to reassure pupils, their parents and the wider community.

“We continue to work closely with the local school and to support the victim.

“We are aware of footage circulating on social media and ask that this is not shared further to avoid prejudicing any future legal proceedings."

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call the police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote reference 5441/10May.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called at 4.35pm on Tuesday, 10 May to reports of an altercation between a woman and a group of youngsters at Grosvenor Road, SE25.

“Police and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended.

“At the scene a woman, aged 40s, had suffered a slash wound. Her injury was not life threatening.

“A 15-year-old male was arrested on Tuesday, 10 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm [GBH]. He remains in custody at this time.

“Enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone who witnessed this incident but has not yet spoken with police should call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 5441/10May.”

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