A man has been found injured and another is in hospital after a double stabbing in Elephant and Castle.

The incident happened in Elephant Road just after 5.50am yesterday (October 22).

Officers were called to the scene and found one man with a minor injury.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.

They have been taken into police custody.

A short time later, a man admitted himself to hospital where his condition was assessed as non life threatening.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Elephant Road, SE17, at 05.51hrs on Sunday, 22 October to reports of a stabbing.

“Officers attended. One man was found at the scene with a minor injury.

“Two men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.

“They were taken into custody.

“A short time later, a man self-presented at hospital with a stab injury. His condition has been assessed as non life-threatening.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”