Violent stabbing in Islington, Blenheim

One young man is in hospital and another has been arrested after a violent stabbing in Blenheim.

A 24-year-old man was taken to Wellington Hospital after the incident that occurred around 1.30am this morning. He is in a serious but stable condition.

Following the stabbing at a house in Islington a 26-year-old man has been arrested.

The two men are known to each other.

Police inquiries are ongoing.