A 17-year-old boy is in hospital after a stabbing in Sidcup.

The boy admitted himself to a south London hospital just before 3pm today (October 10).

His condition is currently unknown.

It is believed that he sustained his injuries a short time earlier in Chislehurst Road in Sidcup.

Police enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.

No arrests have been made following the incident.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “An investigation is under way after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in south-east London. 

“At 14:56hrs on Tuesday, 10 October, police were called to a south London hospital after the boy self-presented with a stab wound.

“His next of kin has been informed and await an update on his condition. 

“Following enquiries by officers, it's believed he was assaulted a short time earlier in Chislehurst Road in Sidcup. 

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. There have been no arrests. 

“Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4609/10Oct.”