Police are investigating after two men were stabbed in what is being treated as a homophobic attack in southwest London.

The incident occurred at 10.15pm on Sunday evening as the two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, stood outside a nightclub in Clapham High Street.

They were approached by a man who attacked them with a knife before running away.

Both men were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged, the Metropolitan Police have said.

They said the incident is being treated as a homophobic attack and enquiries are ongoing to locate and arrest the suspect.

Detective Inspector Gary Castle said: “We are acutely aware of the shock this attack will cause members of the LGBT+ community, and I want to reassure people that an urgent investigation is ongoing to locate the person responsible.

“We recently announced the reinstatement of LGBT+ community liaison officers for each of our 12 basic command units (BCUs) in London to support and advise on investigations where homophobia is a motive, and to ensure the community has a dedicated point of contact to address any concerns they may have.”

Any witnesses are being encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.

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