A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Peckham yesterday evening (Saturday).

Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Rye Lane just before 7pm.

Emergency services attended the scene and found a 19-year-old with stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as non life-threatening.

There has been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing.

Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101, quoting the reference: 6205/27jul.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Rye Lane at 6.55pm on Saturday, July 27, to reports of a stabbing.

"Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service.

"A 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds.

"He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as non life-threatening.

"There have been no arrests.

"Enquiries are ongoing.

"Any witnesses are asked to call 101, ref 6205/27jul."