A MAN who was arrested after a woman was stabbed in Park South has been released under investigation.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Whitbourne Avenue at 7pm on Thursday evening.

A 66-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He was held overnight and has since been released.

A woman, whose age is not known, was given first aid by MJ Kebab and Pizza staff.

She was taken to Great Western Hospital for treatment and her injuries are understood to be serious but not life threatening.

Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

To report information call Wiltshire Police on 101 or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.