AN injured man was rushed to hospital this week after being stabbed in Droitwich.

The man, who has not yet been named, was treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken to the Worcestershire Royal Hospital after being stabbed in Farriers Corner, on Monday.

Police were called to the scene just after 11.10am and sealed off the area.

At 1.35pm a man was arrested in Harris Close, Droitwich, on suspicion of wounding and was taken to Worcester Police Station, in Castle Street, Worcester, where he was helping police with their inquiries.

The man who was stabbed is not thought to have life threatening injuries.