A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed on New Year's Day.

The 15-year-old was attacked on Ruxley Close, in Royal Wootton Bassett on Sunday (January 1).

It happened at around 4.15pm and the boy's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, Wiltshire Police said in a statement.

Detectives has launched a probe and officers spent Sunday evening in the area conducting enquiries.

It has not been confirmed whether any arrests have been made.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Our investigation is at a very early stage, and we would urge anyone with information to come forward.

"Any witnesses to the incident, or anyone who can assist our enquiries, is urged to contact us on 101, quoting log 251 of today’s date (01/01)."

It is the latest in a series of violent incidents involving teenagers in the Swindon area.

Last month, an 18-year-old man was killed in the Haydon area of Swindon.

Owen Dunn was stabbed to death in an incident on Sunday, December 4.

Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with his murder.