A MAN is in hospital following a stabbing in Wellington earlier today (Monday, May 29).

Police were called to Longforth Road and Victoria Street at around 2.15am.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital, although police say his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.

Officers, who are appealing for witnesses to the assault, are carrying out ongoing enquiries.

They are treating its as an isolated incident.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Wellington.

"Officers were called to Longforth Road and Victoria Street at around 2.15am today (Monday 29 May) after a man had been stabbed.

"The victim, in his 30s, has been taken to hospital.

"His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life changing.

"We are treating this as an isolated incident and enquiries are ongoing."

If you were in the area around the time of the incident and saw anything, or have any relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which could aid the investigation, contact the police.

You should call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223125056, or complete the Avon and Somerset Police online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its anonymous online form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.