A TEENAGER is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Sydenham.  

The incident happened in Westwood Hill just before 7.15pm yesterday (August 8).  

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

A man, believed to be in his late teens, was found with stab wounds.  

He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.  

His condition has been assessed as life-threatening. 

A crime scene has been put in place following the incident. 

Motorists are advised by police to avoid the area. 

No arrests have been made.  

Police enquiries are ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference CAD 6336/08Aug. 

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said “Police were called to Westwood Hill, SE26, at 19:12hrs on Monday, 8 August, to reports of a stabbing. 

“Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service (LAS). 

“A man, believed to be in his late teens, was found with stab wounds. 

“He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital. 

“His condition has been assessed as life-threatening. 

“A crime scene has been put in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. 

“There have been no arrests. Enquiries continue. 

“Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6336/08Aug.” 

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