A teenager accused of stabbing an 18-year-old outside a shopping centre has been remanded in custody.

The 17-year-old boy appeared at Croydon Youth Court on Monday, October 17, charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after an incident outside Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon on Saturday, October 15.

An 18-year-old man was stabbed in the right armpit and taken to hospital at about 4.45pm. He has since been discharged.

The accused will next appear at Croydon Youth Court on Monday October 24.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact DC Andy Partner on 0208 649 0258.