Cardiff stabbing: 13-year-old boy arrested after teen injured

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The incident happened in Victoria Park in the Canton area of Cardiff

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after another teenager was stabbed.

South Wales Police were called to a disturbance involving a large group of young people at Victoria Park, Cardiff, at about 17:40 BST on Sunday.

The 14-year-old boy who was stabbed was taken to hospital for treatment, but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening or life changing.

The 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and is from the Riverside area.

He remains in police custody.

Det Insp Bob Chambers said: "Understandably this incident and the ages of those involved will cause worry within the community.

"Tackling knife crime is a priority for South Wales Police and we want to hear from anyone who has information about this incident."