A 17-year-old man has been stabbed close to a popular pub.

Police were called to the incident at 6pm, on Tuesday July 23, which took place close to the Half Way House, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield.

The London Ambulance Service treated the man for stab wounds and he was taken to hospital.

His injuries have been described as non life-changing or life threatening.

Police have arrested one suspect connected to the stabbing and are linking it with gang activity.

They are also linking it to another incident which took place nearby in the Henry Prince Estate, Earlsfield.

Police are appealing for people to come forward with information regarding gang activity.

Anyone with information can call Southfields SNT on 02082478874 or email at Southfields.snt@met.police.uk.

Alternatively call the Gangs Taskforce on 07747472408 or 0208247 8483.