Two boys have been stabbed in a horrific attack in Norbury, south London. Scotland Yard has launched an investigation and confirmed that a woman, 35, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm.

News of the incident emerged on Sunday (April 27) after police and paramedics were called to Acacia Road just before 10pm on Friday (April 25) to reports of an attack.

The boys were treated by paramedics at the scene before they were taken to hospital where their injuries were found to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing, according to the Met Police. The woman remains in custody while the police investigation continues.

A spokesperson for the Met Police confirmed officers were called at 9.52pm to Acacia Road after the force received reports two boys had been stabbed.

They said officers attended the scene along with medics from the London Ambulance Service who treated the two boys for stab injuries before taking them to hospital.

The spokesperson added: "Their injuries were confirmed to be non-life threatening or changing. A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause GBH .

"She remains in police custody pending further enquiries. The investigation remains ongoing."