A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed on a tram in Woodside.

British Transport Police were called at 3.45pm today to reports of an assault and found a man with stabbing injuries.

The victim, in his twenties, has been taken to hospital and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Officers are at the scene making enquiries and there is a scene guard at the tram stop.

If anyone has any information about the incident call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference number 366 10/5/17.