A crime scene has been pictured in Southwark after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed “multiple times”.

The incident happened in St James’s Road just after 11.20pm yesterday (April 10).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a boy injured.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition is currently unknown.

St James’s Road can be seen cordoned off by officers in a picture as the incident is being dealt with.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at about 23:22hrs on Wednesday, 10 April to reports of a stabbing on St James’s Road, SE16.

“Officers attended along with colleagues from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and found a 17-year-old male with multiple stab wounds.

“The male was taken to hospital by LAS where he remains. Further details on his condition await.

“There have been no arrests at this time and enquiries continue.

“A crime scene remains in place.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 8162/10APR.”