ARMED POLICE told residents to stay inside as they swooped on a city street this evening. 

Residents on Wyld's Lane, who did not want to be named, said armed police told them to stay indoors following an incident. 

When a Worcester news reporter went to the scene, a car was being towed away on Sawmill Close, which is off Wyld's Lane. Police at the scene declined to comment. 

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It is not known if the incident is linked to the stabbing in Park Street off Wyld's Lane last night. 

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As we reported earlier, a man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the stomach. 

Four males have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. 

West Mercia Police have been contacted for a comment.