Cardiff: Police investigate stabbing in Butetown

West Close is in the Butetown area of Cardiff

A 22-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed in a city suburb.

Police were called to reports of an assault on West Close, Butetown, Cardiff, at about 17:00 GMT on Friday.

Officers found the injured man and was taken to hospital where he is being treated for injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

South Wales Police is investigating the attack and has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

In a statement, the force said knife crime was not a part of everyday life in south Wales, adding: "It is important that we continue taking action to prevent a problem occurring."