A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old was stabbed in Addiscombe.

The teenager was stabbed in Longheath Gardens at around 6pm of October 6.

The victim remains in a south London hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 20-year-old man was arrested yesterday (October 11) on suspicion of attempted murder.

He remains in custody at a south London police station.

A 15-year-old boy from South Norwood has been charged with attempted murder and was due to appear at Croydon Youth Court on October 9.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Croydon CID on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.