An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in a Norwich park.

Officers were called to Penn Grove shortly after 7.15pm on Sunday evening following reports a man had suffered knife wounds.

It is believed the assault took place in Pointers Field a short time earlier.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment. His injuries are described as non-life threatening.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Norwich Evening News: Officers were called to Penn Grove shortly after 7.15pm on Sunday evening following reports a man had suffered knife wounds. Picture: Abigail NicholsonOfficers were called to Penn Grove shortly after 7.15pm on Sunday evening following reports a man had suffered knife wounds. Picture: Abigail Nicholson (Image: Archant)

A cordon was put into place by police in Pointers Field while initial enquiries were carried out, it has since been lifted.

Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information should contact Norwich CID on 101 quoting CAD reference 388 of 26 May 2019.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Norwich Evening News: An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Pointers Field park in Norwich. Picture: Jerry DawsAn 18-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Pointers Field park in Norwich. Picture: Jerry Daws (Image: ©Archant Photographic 2010)