A 14-year-old boy has allegedly been stabbed in Stevenage this afternoon.

The incident happened at around 3.45pm in the Almonds Lane area and the boy has been taken to the town’s Lister Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Police are now carrying out a search of the area to locate the offenders, who are thought to have left the scene on bikes in the direction of the Old Town.

Anyone with information should contact police immediately on 101. And if you think you have seen the suspects, call 999.