Three teenagers have been charged after a stabbing at the O2 Arena in Greenwich.

A teenage boy was found injured inside Cineworld just after 2.45pm on February 22.

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

The boy was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

His condition has been assessed as not life threatening.

Three boys, two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old, were charged with GBH and possession of a bladed article on February 23.

They appeared in custody at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on February 24.

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The trio will next appear at Bexley Magistrates' Court on March 10.

The cinema was forced to shut following the incident but has since reopened.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Detectives investigating a stabbing in Greenwich have charged three males.

“Two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old were charged with GBH and possession of a bladed article on Thursday, 23 February.

“They appeared in custody at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on 24 February and will next appear at Bexley Magistrates' Court on 10 March.

“At 14:46hrs on Wednesday, 22 February police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) to The O2, SE10 following reports of a stabbing.

“Officers attended. A teenage male was found with stab wounds. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

“His condition has been assessed as not life-threatening.

“Three teenage males were arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH in connection with the incident and charged as above.”

The full statement from the O2 on February 22 said: “This afternoon there was an altercation between a group of individuals in Cineworld at The O2, which resulted in one of the individuals requiring medical attention from the emergency services.

"Cineworld at The O2 will remain closed for the rest of the day.

“The rest of The O2, including outlet shopping, bars and restaurants, and attractions remain open.

“Tonight’s arena event is going ahead as planned."