Sidcup stabbing: Teenage boy walks himself to south London hospital after Bexley stabbing near school

Police are paroling near a Sidcup school after a teenage boy self-presented at south Londonhospital with a stab wound.

The Met Police confirmed that officers were called to the hospital at around 3pm on Tuesday (10 October) after the 17-year-old sought medical attention at the hospital. The teenager had a stab wound that was later deemed not to be life-threatening.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “An investigation is under way after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in south-east London. At 2.56pm on Tuesday, October 10, police were called to a south London hospital after the boy self-presented with a stab wound. His next of kin has been informed. His condition was later assessed as not life-threatening."

Police believe the attack may have taken place on Chislehurst Road in Sidcup. As a result, patrols have been put in place around a school in the area.

The Met police spokesperson added: “There have been no arrests. Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4609/10Oct. There are extra patrols near to the school in Chislehurst Road this morning as a precaution.”