Teenager stable after stab attack

A 15-year-old boy is in a stable condition after being seriously injured during a stabbing in south London.

The teenager, who is being treated in hospital for stab wounds, was attacked in Clapham shortly before 2000 BST on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Union Road, where the stabbing happened, was cordoned off as officers began inquiries into the incident.

At least 21 teenagers have been murdered with knives or guns in London in 2007.