Two people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Erith.

The incident happened in Alexandra Road just before 1.10pm today (January 3).

London Ambulance Service crews and an air ambulance were called to the scene.

Two ambulance crews and an advanced paramedic also attended.

The pair were treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre.

Their conditions are currently unknown.

We have contacted Metropolitan Police for further information.

A spokesperson London Ambulance Service said: “We were called today (3 January) at 1:08pm to reports of a stabbing on Alexandra Road, Erith.

“We sent a number of resources to the scene, including two ambulance crews and an advanced paramedic.

"We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.

“We treated two people at the scene before taking them to a major trauma centre.”