Five teenagers have been arrested after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Marlow this afternoon.

Police were called to Paget Close at 3.15pm after a man was found with stab wounds. 

Four 17-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy, all from Marlow, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and grievous bodily harm and are currently in police custody.

Detectives are still trying to establish what happened and they remain at the scene this evening. 

Thee 19-year-old has been taken to John Radcliffe Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. 

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant David Mitchell of Force CID in High Wycombe , said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation.

“I would like anyone who knows anything about this incident or who saw what happened to get in touch.

“You can contact us on the non-emergency police number 101, quoting 43180344752 or make a report online.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can make a report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”