Police are investigating after a driver involved in a crash in Arnold was found with a stab wound to his leg.
Emergency services were called to Coppice Road at 6.10pm on Friday (14) following the collision involving two cars.
One of the drivers, a man in his 40s, had suffered a stab wound to his leg and was taken to hospital with serious injuries. A knife has been recovered.
Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and a cordon remains in place at the scene while our enquiries continue.
Coppice Road has been closed at its junctions with Ravenswood Road and Catton Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Patrols have been increased in the area to provide reassurance.
Officers are appealing to anyone in the area who saw what happened or who has any other information, including drivers who may have dashcam footage, to call us on 101, quoting incident number 742 of 14 December 2018, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
