A man has been hospitalised after being stabbed in the leg in a sword attack in Burton Joyce.
The incident occurred after a 23 year old got into an altercation with a group of men on Main Street at around 5pm on Monday, March 15.
Police say he was struck in the leg by the sword before a woman intervened.
He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Queen's Medical Centre for further treatment to the injury to his ankle - which is not life-threatening.
Police are now appealing for anyone who may be able to help with their investigation to come forward.
Detective Constable Julian Eminson-Ferry of Nottinghamshire Police is leading the investigation.
He said: "A man was reportedly stabbed and suffered minor injuries at around 5pm on Monday, March 15 on Main Street in Burton Joyce.
"Officers were swiftly on the scene following the report and searched the area, but couldn't find anyone in relation to the incident.
"This incident could have had far more serious consequences had a woman not intervened, which encouraged the group of offenders to leave the scene.
"We are appealing to anyone who saw anything or anyone suspicious in the area to contact the force immediately.
"The man has since been discharged from hospital.
"This would have been a frightening incident for people to witness and we are keen to resolve it as quickly as possible.
“Knife crime is never acceptable and is something which we are committed to tackling.
“I would like to reassure the local community that officers were quickly on the scene to ensure that there was no risk to the wider public.
"If anyone has any information please call 101 quoting incident number 703 of 15 March 2021."
