Man arrested after allegedly knifing woman in Blenheim

Police said the woman sought help from a neighbour after the incident. File photo

A man has been arrested after allegedly wounding a woman's arm with a knife in Blenheim yesterday.

Police said the woman sought help from a neighbour after the incident at an address on Muller Rd. The neighbour called police about 5pm.

The woman was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police said a 63-year-old Blenheim man was arrested shortly after the incident.

He would appear in the Blenheim District Court today charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.