A boy in his teens has been stabbed in Eltham this afternoon.

Officers were called to Thyme Close at 3.24pm this afternoon to reports that a man was being threatened with a knife.

LAS and officers attended the scene and found a man, aged around 18, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

He has been taken hospital in a life-threatening condition.

There have been no arrests at this early stage.

A cordon is in place however there is limited disruption to access to the road.

Residents will see officers in the surrounding area for a number of hours while initial investigative work takes place.

Call police on 101 quoting CAD 4752/26March, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.