Two males have been arrested after a double stabbing near a London park last night.

The incident happened near Kennington Park in Cooks Road at around 4.30pm today (July 26).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found two males -aged 17 and 18 - injured.

They were taken to hospital for further treatment.

Neither is in a life-threatening condition and have both been arrested.

Police are searching for witnesses and investigations into the circumstances continue.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police: “Police were called at around 1630hrs on Friday, 26 July, to a fight in Cooks Road, SE17.

“Officers attended along with ambulance colleagues.

“Two males - aged 17 and 18 years - were taken to hospital suffering stab injuries.

“Neither is in a life-threatening condition. Both have been arrested.

“Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances, led by CID officers responsible for policing Southwark and Lambeth.

“Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, ref 5430/26jul.

“To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.”