A boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in a busy high street.

The 13-year-old was injured during the incident in Broadway, Bexleyheath.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in the area at 3.31pm today.

Although the boy’s condition is not life threatening, he has been taken to hospital, the Met Police confirmed.

Shortly after, a juvenile was arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm, the force said. He was taken into custody but was released pending further enquiries.

While a crime scene was in place during inquiries, it has now been removed.

The London Ambulance service has been contacted for a comment.