A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on Delafield Road, Charlton on Monday. Police confirmed an air ambulance took him to a nearby hospital. Metropolitan Police officers were called to the scene at around 6.25pm.

       They found a young boy with a stab wound.

       An air ambulance landed at Charlton Atheltic's car park and the victim was taken to hospital.

       No arrests have been made but the police are continuing their inquiries.

       The police have claimed the boy's injuries are not life threatening.

       A Met Police spokesperson told Express.co.uk: "Police were called at around 18:25hrs on Monday, 5 October to reports of a stabbing on Delafield Road, SE7.

       "Officers attended and found a 15-year-old boy with a stab wound.

       "He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non life-threatening.

       "Enquiries are ongoing.

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       "At this stage no arrests have been made.

       "Anyone with information should call 101 with CAD 5942/4OCT or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

       Sadiq Khan has pledged to do more to tackle the knife crime epidemic in the capital.

       He held a cross-party summit to talk about the crisis.

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       The summit saw the Mayor of London meet with Met Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick, Crime and Policing Minister Kit Malthouse, and council leaders from across the city.

       The mayor also pledged ￡800,000 to mentor young Londoners.

       Mr Khan said: "As we go into the summer, London and national partners, including the Met Police, the Probation Service, local authorities, City Hall and communities, are working closely together on a comprehensive plan to tackle violence and ensure young Londoners have positive activities to get involved in during the holidays.

       “We are putting aside any political differences as it’s vital all relevant authorities and leaders work together to make sure we’re doing everything we can to reduce violence and keep our city safe.”

       Mr Malthouse said: “We all have a responsibility to act and that is why the Government is taking action to tackle the drivers of crime, divert young people at risk of violence or exploitation, get weapons off our streets and deliver swift justice to criminals.