A teenage boy has been arrested after a shocking daylight stabbing left a schoolboy injured in what police are treating as a serious violent incident.
Officers were called to the scene following reports of an altercation involving youths. The victim, whose age has not been officially confirmed but is believed to be a school-aged minor, was treated for stab wounds before being taken to hospital.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as emergency services rushed to help the injured boy. Police cordoned off the area as forensic teams began their investigation.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson stated: "We can confirm a male teenager has been arrested in connection with this incident and remains in custody. Enquiries are ongoing."
The attack has raised fresh concerns about youth violence in the area, with local councillors calling for urgent action to address knife crime among teenagers.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police immediately.
