A schoolboy has been left fighting for his life after being stabbed in a south London street fight.

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the fight in Streatham this afternoon.

The 16-year-old victim was said to be in his school uniform during the fight, reports the Sun.

A schoolboy has been left fighting for his life after being stabbed during a street fight in Streatham, south London (pictured)

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called at approximately 16:36hrs to reports of a fight on Amesbury Avenue, SW2.

'Officers attended along with LAS and London's Air Ambulance. A male, believed to be aged 16, was found with stab wounds. He has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

'Two males, aged 18 and 19, were arrested for attempted murder. The 18-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm which was recovered at the scene.

'Road closures are in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Enquiries continue.'