The Elephant & Castle branch of Sainsbury's in New Kent Road was sealed off by police on Sunday afternoon as officers investigated the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy.

A notice on the door of the supermarket said it was closed due to "unforeseen circumstances"

Police tape could be seen inside the Sainsbury's store

Baskets of abandoned groceries could be seen in the aisles of the store whilst a sign on the door said that the supermarket was closed due to "unforeseen circumstances".

A Metropolitan Police spokesman told the London SE1 website that emergency services had been called to reports of a stabbing in New Kent Road at about 2.45pm on Sunday.

"Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended," said the spokesman.

"A 16-year-old boy has been taken to a south London hospital for treatment; his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 4383/17Nov."