A man aged in his 20s has been taken to hospital after he was found with a stab injury in Thornton Heath.

Officers on patrol in Thornton Heath at 4.16pm today (June 13) were made aware of a man who had been injured at the junction of Melfort Road and Sandfield Road.

The man, aged in his 20s, was found with a stab injury.

Officers performed CPR and asked for support from the London Ambulance Service.

He was taken to hospital and police await an update on his condition.

There has been no arrests at this stage and investigations are ongoing.

Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “At 16:16hrs on Tuesday, 13 June, officers on patrol in Thornton Heath were made aware of a man who had been injured at the junction of Melfort Road and Sandfield Road.

“The man, aged in his 20s, was found with a stab injury. Officers performed CPR and requested support from the London Ambulance Service.

“He was taken to hospital and we await an update on his condition.

“There have been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing.

“Any witnesses are asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5777/13Jun.

"To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."