A man has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Croydon over the weekend.

Police were called at approximately 2.20am Sunday, February 9 to reports that a man had been stabbed in the High Street.

The victim, believed aged 18, was taken to hospital for treatment; his condition is not life threatening.

An 18-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of GBH and remains in custody at a south London police station.

Detectives from South Area CID investigate.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 and quote CAD 890/9Feb; alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police enquiries continue.