A man has been slashed across the leg with a knife near to Tooting Broadway station.

Police say the victim was stopped in his path and, after a "brief scuffle" the suspect pulled a knife and slashed him across the leg.

He was given first aid at the scene and then taken to hospital after the stabbing at 6pm on Sunday, February 19.

Police are looking for a teenager in connection with the attack.

The suspect is described as an Asian or Oriental male aged about 16 or 17-years-old. He was wearing a hooded blue puffa jacket and a backpack.

Anyone with any information should contact Wandsworth police on 101.