THREE men received stab wounds and a fourth suffered facial cuts and a broken nose during an incident involving two groups in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The incident happened near the telephone kiosk at the junction of Ten Acres and Kinwarton Road.

The men, aged 23, 27 and 28, were taken to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, where one was detained for observation.

An 18 year old was arrested and is currently on bail.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information can call DC Craig Varney at Alcester CID on 01789 762207.