A MAN has been arrested after a stabbing in Upper Gornal.

Police were called to Kent Street at around 7.20pm on Wednesday August 21 following reports of a stabbing.

A man in his 20s was found to have suffered two superficial wounds to the back.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding and has been released under investigation.

Police are continuing to make enquiries.

Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat or 101 and quote crime reference number 20DY/199219T/19.