A 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Woolwich.

The incident happened in Mayplace Lane at 12am today (February 26).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.  

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

His next of kin have been informed. 

Two males were arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder.

They remain in custody at a south London police station.

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Police enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 and quote reference CAD 10/26Feb.

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

A Section 60 is currently in place until 11pm today as a result of the incident.

It gives officers additional stop and search powers to prevent further violence in the area. 

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 00:00hrs on Sunday, 26 February, to reports of a stabbing in Mayplace Lane, Woolwich.

“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. A 19-year-old man found with stab wounds.

“He was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

"His next of kin have been informed. 

“Two males [no further details] were arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder.

"They remain in custody at a south London police station.

“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 10/26Feb.

“To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“A Section 60 has been authorised as a result of this incident.

“It is in place until 23:00hrs on Sunday, 26 February, and gives officers additional stop and search powers to prevent further violence in the area.”