A 33-year-old man has been assaulted in a "stabbing" incident in Cardiff. South Wales Police confirmed they were called to the scene shortly after 8.10pm on Wednesday evening following reports of a stabbing incident in the Splott area.
The victim was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, where he was treated for his injuries. A spokesperson for the force said that their investigation is ongoing. Photos show that police officers are still at the scene on South Luton Place on Thursday morning.
In a statement shared on Thursday morning, South Wales Police spokesperson said: "South Wales Police is investigating an assault upon a 33-year-old man from the Splott area of Cardiff. Police were called shortly after 8.10pm last night following reports of a stabbing incident.
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"The victim was taken to the University Hospital of Wales where he was treated for his injuries. The investigation continues. For the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our newsletter here.
"Although knife crime is not a part of everyday life in South Wales, it is important that we continue taking action to prevent a problem occurring. Through our campaign #NotTheOne, we aim to educate people on the dangers of carrying a knife by giving parents, teachers, and community groups the tools they need to do this."
