Two men were stabbed in a homophobic attack outside a nightclub in South London.

The victims, aged in their 20s and 30s, were in Clapham High Street at around 10.15pm on Sunday when they were targeted.

They were both treated at hospital and have been discharged.

Scotland Yard said it is searching or the suspect and said the attack was being treated as homophobic.

Detective Inspector Gary Castle said: “We are acutely aware of the shock this attack will cause members of the LGBT+ community and 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 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.”