A man was left fighting for his life after he was stabbed in Eltham as police tasered the suspect.

Police and London Ambulance were called to the scene around 7pm on August 11 after a man was stabbed in Well Hall Parade.

The 49-year-old was suffering from serious stab injuries and he was taken to a central London hospital where his condition is described by police as “critical but stable”.

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The 38-year-old suspect was arrested after he was tasered by police in Dunvegan Road, right next to Well Hall Road.

He was taken to hospital as a precaution.

A crime scene remains in place in the area and officers from Greenwich are still investigating.