A man has been stabbed outside a homeless shelter in Kilburn.

The 48-year-old was knifed in the front of Conway House in Quex Road, on Saturday at around 5.15pm.

He was rushed to hospital where his injuries are not deemed to be life threatening.

A witness, who wishes to remain anonymous, said the knifeman walked away from the scene with blood on his hands.

Police have arrested a 54 year-old man in connection with the attack.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.