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Anna Lewis

Man, 21, taken to hospital after stabbing in Grangetown

A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Grangetown. A 21-year-old from Riverside is being treated in the University Hospital of Wales for non-life threatening injuries after the incident on Thursday night.

Police were called to South Clive Street in Cardiff to a report of a stabbing just after 5pm.

It is believed the victim and suspect were both riding electric scooters prior to the incident.

A 32-year-old man from Riverside has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Witnesses on the road described a large police presence on the street on Thursday evening, with the ambulance escorted to hospital.

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A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: "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 continue to see good results.

"Since April our Operation Sceptre Team, named after a national initiative led by the Metropolitan Police, have:

*arrested more than 170 people

*seized more than 50 weapons, and;

*carried out more than 700 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.

"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."

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Any witnesses or anyone with information about Thursday's incident is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or via social media quoting occurrence number *439899.
 

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