Police have been called to a suspected hammer attack which has left a woman with severe head injuries and in critical condition.

Police were called at 7.22am on Wednesday, July 19 to a home in Alpha Road, Croydon, to reports of a person stabbed.

On arrival officers found a 37-year-old woman with serious head injuries; suspected to have been caused by being hit with a hammer. She has been taken to hospital.

A 25-year-old-man was also found injured, also suspected to have been caused by being hit with a hammer. He was also taken to hospital; his injuries are described as not thought life-threatening.

A 34-year-old-man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently being treated in hospital. His injuries are also described as not life-threatening.

At this early stage detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and all parties are believed to be known to each other.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call Croydon police on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.