Two 13-year-old boys arrested over St Ann's stabbing

Image caption Several roads were cordoned off while officers examined the scene

Two 13-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Nottingham which left a man in a serious condition.

Police were called to Stonebridge Road, St Ann's, at about 2315 GMT on Monday where they found a 27-year-old man with multiple stab wounds.

He was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre where he is in a serious but stable condition, police said.

Extra police officers are patrolling the area to reassure residents.

A large area in St Ann's was cordoned off on Tuesday to allow a detailed search and forensic examination of the scene.

Ch Insp Linda McCarthy, of Nottinghamshire Police, said several people were in the area at the time of the attack and urged anyone with information to contact officers.