A 20-year-old had to be rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Woolwich yesterday afternoon ( December 4 ).

Police were called after reports of a stabbing at Premier Inn London Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) hotel at around 5.05 pm.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the man suffering with stab injuries.

He was taken to a south London hospital where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.

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A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called to reports of a stabbing at a hotel in Beresford Street, SE18.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a 20-year-old man with stab injuries.

“As this early stage there have been no arrests and enquiries continue."

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101 quoting reference 5198/04Dec.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.