An 18-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after a stabbing near Tulse Hill station.

The incident happened in Station Rise at 9.20pm on Tuesday (December 20).

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

The woman was taken to a south London hospital for treatment.

Her injuries were assessed as not life threatening.

Officers believe that she was attacked by four men who fled the scene.

No arrests have been made following the incident.

Police enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Tom Dunn of the Central South said the woman was “extremely” lucky to have escaped without serious injuries.

He explained: “We know there were a lot of cars driving past the station around the time of this attack.

“I would ask any driver who was in the area at around 9.20pm on Tuesday, 20 December and saw the events unfold to get in contact.

“I would also urge road users to check their dash cam footage to see if you have recorded the incident.

“We need to make sure those responsible are identified and held to account.”

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 101 and quote CAD7266/20Dec.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At approximately 9.20pm on Tuesday, 20 December police were called to reports of an 18-year-old woman who had been stabbed opposite Tulse Hill station on Station Rise, SE27.

“Officers provided first aid and London Ambulance Service attended; the woman was taken to a south London hospital for treatment.

“Her injuries have been confirmed as not life threatening and she continues to make a recovery.

“At this early stage of the investigation it is believed she was attacked by four male suspects who fled the scene.”