Two men who were stabbed during a fight in Ashington have now been arrested, police have confirmed.
The men were initially taken to hospital with injuries but have since been taken into custody where they remain.
Emergency services were called to Milburn Road after two men were reported to be in possession of knives and had both sustained injuries.
The Great North Air Ambulance was also called to the area just after 2pm but the crew were stood down shortly after arriving.
Police taped off part of a path on Milburn Street as they launched an investigation into what happened.
The two men, aged 42 and 23, were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries but they have since been placed under arrest.
Enquiries into the circumstances around the fight are ongoing but police are now appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
Det Con Ryan Penman, of Northumbria Police’s Northern CID, said: “This has happened in broad daylight in the middle of the street and a number of people would have witnessed what happened.
“We have spoken to a number of witnesses but believe there are still others out there who have yet to speak to officers.
“We are also interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen the men leaving the area shortly afterwards.
“Officers are on patrol in the area to reassure residents but this is being treated as an isolated incident between two men who know each other.
“If anyone has any concerns they are encouraged to stop and speak to those officers on patrol in the area of Milburn Road this evening.”
Anyone who has information that may assist police are encouraged to contact officers on 101 quoting log 552 03/07/19.
