No arrests have been made after a man in his 50s was stabbed multiple times in Thornton Heath.

Police were called shortly before 5pm yesterday to reports of an incident on Langdale Road, where they found a man suffering a number of stab wounds.

He was rushed to hospital, where his condition has since been assessed as stable.

Detectives continue to investigate, maintaining a cordon at the scene.

Road closures remain in place in Langdale Road from the London Road end. Road users are advised to avoid the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 5729/15Jul or by contacting Crimstoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.