Police were called by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 12.03am on Sunday to reports of a stabbing in Headley Drive, New Addington.

Officers attended and found a 24-year-old man suffering from stab injuries.

He was taken to hospital by the LAS where he remains in a critical condition.

No arrests.

Anyone who can assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 18/20OCT19. Alternatively tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

If there are any young people who have information about violence or knife crime, they can visit fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.

If you need help or information to support someone you suspect is involved in knife crime, or you want assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive.