A murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Thornton Heath, Croydon, south London.

The teenager died in hospital on Sunday, police said, and his next of kin have been informed.

Officers were called at about 3pm on Friday by staff at a south London hospital. He had been taken to the hospital in a private vehicle by members of the public.

Metropolitan Police say the boy had been stabbed a short time earlier in Bensham Manor Road near the junction with Swain Road, Thornton Heath.

The Met’s Specialist Crime Command has been informed and a post mortem examination will be carried out.

No arrests have been made, police said on Sunday.

Acting Detective Sergeant Helen Ayling said: “My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his family.

“We believe the victim had been involved in an altercation in Bensham Manor Road with two males riding a moped.

“We are appealing for anyone who may have knowledge of this incident or who may have seen the moped or suspects concerned to come forward.

“We also need to hear from anyone who may have dash cam or security camera footage from in and around Bensham Manor Road at around 3pm on Friday afternoon.”

Anyone who may be able to help is asked to call police on 101, ref 4198/09jul. To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.