A man was stabbed in Stevenage yesterday evening – and police are now working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The victim – aged in his 40s – is believed to have been injured shortly before 7.10pm – the ambulance service attended and notified police.

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he remains.

A police spokeswoman said: “Officers are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, including exact details of where it occurred.”

Anyone with information that could assist the police investigation should call 101, quoting crime reference E1/18/2336 or report information online at www.herts.police.uk/report.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will never need to go to court.