A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Purley.

The incident happened in Brighton Road just before 4.45pm yesterday (September 12).

Police and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene.

Officers say another boy, 16, was found with a minor head injury.

The boy with stab wounds was taken to hospital.

Police are waiting for an update on his condition.

No arrests have been made following the incident.

A crime scene has been put in place.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Officers were called to Brighton Road, Purley, on Monday September 12 at 4.46pm to reports of a stabbing.

"Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service (LAS).

“A 16-year-old boy was found with stab wounds.

“Another 16-year-old boy was found with a minor head injury.

"The boy with stab wounds has been taken to hospital. We await an update on his condition.

“There have been no arrests.

“A crime scene has been put in place."

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