A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing in Evesham.

West Mercia Police has confirmed that a 19-year-old, who has not been named, was arrested. He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The arrest follows reports of an altercation on Port Street, shortly before 11pm on Thursday July 7, which resulted in one man suffering a stab wound to the chest.

The victim was subsequently taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where his injuries were assessed to be "non-life changing."

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On Friday, July police launched a public appeal for further information. 

Officers are looking to speak with anyone who may have information about the assault.

To report details of the incident, you can call the police on 101 or head to the West Mercia website, quoting incident 613 of 7 July.

Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers either online or by calling 0800 555 111.