A teenage boy and a woman have been arrested after a man was left with life threatening stab injuries in Erith.

Police were called at 5.20am today to reports that a woman had recieved a cut to her hand at an address in Austen Road.

Shortly after police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) to reports that a 36-year-old man was stabbed in Austen Road.

He was found in nearby Bronte Close with a stab wound to the abdomen and was taken to a south London hospital where he remains with life threatening injuries.

The woman, 34, and teenager were arrested on suspicion of greivous bodily harm and currently remain in custody at a south London police station.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact police in Bexley on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC 


Did you see what happened? Get in touch on 01689 885 725 or email jessica.clark@london.newsquest.co.uk.