A teenage boy has been arrested after a stabbing which left a man injured in Peckham.

The incident happened in Rye Lane just before 12.50pm yesterday (November 3).

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

A man was found with an injury to his hand but declined medical treatment.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "At 12.51pm on Thursday, 3 November police were called to Rye Lane, SE15 following reports of a stabbing.

“Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service.

“A male was found with an injury to his hand but he declined medical assistance.

“A teenage male – no further details – was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article.”

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