A male has been taken to hospital and enquiries are ongoing as emergency services rushed to reports of a stabbing in Cardiff.
South Wales Police and the ambulance service responded to an incident on City Road, in the Roath area of Cardiff just before 2pm on Wednesday June 23.
Eyewitness reports also suggest armed police responded to the incident as did a police helicopter. South Wales Ambulance Service sent three vehicles to the incident.
A South Wales Police spokesman said the the injured person's injuries are thought not to be life threatening and enquiries are continuing.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called on Wednesday 23 June at approximately 14.00 to reports of a person needing urgent medical attention on City Road, Cardiff. We responded with two rapid response vehicles and one emergency ambulance. One patient was transported to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.”
South Wales Police confirmed that a male had been taken to hospital as a result of the incident. Their age has not been given by the force.
Frederick Mabbs 72, lives opposite where the incident took place. He said: "I was doing the front and saw a group of about five to seven youths. Two of them were fighting and then they went around the corner (onto City Road) and I could still hear them shouting.
"This was around 2.15/ 2.30pm. I heard police cars come shortly afterwards and also saw the ambulance and then the helicopter came over. I told my wife it might have been a stabbing but I wasn't sure. This used to be a quiet area."
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "Police were called to City Road, Roath, Cardiff at 2pm today to reports of a stabbing.
"A male has suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds and is receiving treatment at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Extensive enquiries are being carried out to establish the circumstances and identify those responsible. The investigation continues.
Witnesses to the incident or anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage is urged to please contact South Wales Police quoting occurrence number 2100220125
"Understandably there is shock and worry within the community when an incident such as this happens.
Please be reassured that tackling knife crime is a priority for the force and we are seeing good results.
"In the last 12 weeks, our Operation Sceptre Team, named after a national initiative led by the Metropolitan Police, has arrested more than 80 people, seized nearly 20 weapons and carried out 188 stop searches in Cardiff alone.
"This covert team is out there on the streets making it uncomfortable for anyone who matches the profile of those involved in knife crime.
"Their work is complimented by our Organised Crime Unit, who target drug dealers across the city, and our Neighbourhood Teams who continue to be a visible and proactive presence in the community Families and communities can play their part in helping to tackle serious violence by taking responsibility for their children and young adults who are on the fringes of criminality or at risk of carrying a knife.
"Anyone with concerns can call 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or 999 in an emergency. Go to: https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo, Send us a private message on Facebook/Twitter, Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk or Phone: 101"
