Police have arrested a suspect following a stabbing in Cowes in the early hours of Tuesday, 24 July.

At around 12:30am, officers were called to the area near Love Lane and Windmill Close after an 18-year-old local man was found with two stab wounds to his back.

The victim was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital. His injuries are serious but not life-threatening. He remains in hospital receiving treatment.

A 23-year-old man from Carisbrooke has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He is currently held in custody as police continue investigations.

Enquiries are ongoing as officers work to piece together the events leading up to the stabbing.

Originally published by UKNIP.

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