A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Sutton.

Police were called just after 4pm yesterday (February 13), to reports of an assault on the High Street in Sutton.

Emergency services attended and found a 15-year-old boy with a stab wound to his back.

He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.

Two suspects, both believed to be teenage boys, were arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery.

They remain in custody at a south London police station.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4873/13Feb.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 16:01hrs on Monday, 13 February, to reports of an assault in High Street, Sutton.

“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.

“They found a 15-year-old boy with a stab wound to his back.

“He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.

“Two suspects, both believed to be teenage boys, were arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery.

“They remain in custody at a south London police station.

“Enquiries are ongoing.

“Any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 4873/13Feb.

“To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”