Appeal for information after a man is stabbed in the neck

Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in the neck.

Officers were called to Mill Street, Ilkeston, at around 4am today (Sunday, June 10) following reports that a man had been attacked.

The 19-year-old local man was taken to Nottingham's Queens Medical Centre for treatment. His injuries are serious but not thought to be life-threatening.

A 19-year-old, who is also from the town, has been arrested in connection with the incident. He remains in custody and is being questioned by officers.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111|