A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Leicester Square.

The incident happened in Swiss Court at around 11.45pm on September 16.

Officers attended and found a man injured.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At around 11.45pm on Saturday, 16 September, officers on patrol in Swiss Court W1, near to Leicester Square, came across a 19-year-old man suffering what are believed to be stab injuries.

“The man was taken to hospital. His condition was not life-threatening.

“Detectives from the Met’s Central West CID are investigating.

“An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

“Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101, ref 9038/16sep.

“To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.”