A woman is in hospital with puncture wounds to her neck and arm following an attack in Norwich.

Another woman - in her 40s - has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

The assault happened at 6.18pm on a patch of land in Ber Street, near the Berstrete Gates pub, on Wednesday (August 10).

The victim was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital where she remains in a stable condition.

Her injuries are not life-threatening.

Norwich Evening News: Armed police were called to a major incident in Norwich city centre tonightArmed police were called to a major incident in Norwich city centre tonight (Image: Archant)

It is not thought that the weapon used in the incident was a knife.

Armed police swooped on the street following the attack.

At least 15 police cars, dog units and forensic officers were at the scene and the road was cordoned off.

Police closed Queens Road at the junction with Hall Road after the incident, which is believed to have happened in a patch of land in Ber Street.

Traffic was diverted along Hall Road and Finkelgate for more than three hours until the road reopened at 9.30pm.

Norwich Evening News: Police at the scene in Ber Street, Norwich, following an assaultPolice at the scene in Ber Street, Norwich, following an assault (Image: Archant)

One man who was drinking in the pub at the time said: "First thing we knew there were a few ambulances here and they were gone really quick.

"Next thing there are a load of police cars, dogs and drones in the air."

The woman who was arrested is currently being questioned at Wymondham police station.

Anyone with information can contact DS Mike Simpson at Norfolk Constabulary on 101 quoting CAD 403 of 10 August 2022.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers 100pc anonymously on 0800 555 111.