A teenage boy is fighting for his life in a hospital after police were called to reports of a man attacking people with a metal pole.
Scotland Yard said officers were called to Leigham Court Road in Streatham, London, at around 3.30pm on Wednesday.
A 13-year-old boy was treated at the scene for a head injury before being taken to hospital where police say his condition has been assessed as life-threatening.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
More to follow.
Police officers pictured at the scene on Leigham Court Road in Streatham, London, following reports of a man attacking people with a metal pole. A 35-year-old has been arrested
