Dorest Road Vauxhall stabbing: Boy taken to hospital

The incident happened in Dorest Road shortly before 9pm yesterday (September 8). 

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

He was taken to hospital where his condition was assesed as non life threatening but potentially life-changing.

A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

He has been taken into police custody.

Police enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Dorset Road, SW8, shortly before 9pm on Friday, 8 September to reports of a stabbing.

“Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service (LAS).

“A 15-year-old boy was found with stab injuries.

“He was taken to hospital.

“His condition has been assessed as non life-threatening but potentially life-changing.

“A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

“He has been taken into custody.

“A crime scene was put in place before being closed. Enquiries continue.”