A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Lambeth.

The incident happened in Lanercost Road near Hillside Road just before 5pm yesterday (November 20).

Emergency services found the boy with a stab wound and he was taken to hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A crime scene remains in place.

Witnesses are urged to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X, quoting reference 5364/20NOV.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 16:54hrs on Wednesday, 20 November to a report of a stabbing on Lanercost Road, Lambeth.

“Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service. A boy, aged 14, was found with a stab wound and taken to hospital.

“His injuries are not life threatening.

“A crime scene remains in place.

“Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to call 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting reference 5364/20NOV.

“Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”