A man has been left needing hospital treatment after being 'struck with a sword' during a group altercation.

Three men have today (March 24) been arrested in connection with the attack, which happened on March 15.

It comes after a 23-year-old man was allegedly stabbed with the weapon.

Police say he was taken to Queen's Medical Centre with a non-life threatening injury to his ankle.

It was reported that the man's injuries could have been worse had a woman not intervened.

Following a police investigation, officers arrested three men aged 23, 22 and 17 this morning in Netherfield and Lowdham on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

They remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Sergeant Julian Eminson-Ferry of Nottinghamshire Police is leading the investigation.

He said: "We are pleased to have now arrested three men in connection with the incident.

"A man was reportedly stabbed and suffered minor injuries at around 5pm that day on Main Street in Burton Joyce.

"Officers were swiftly on the scene following the report and searched the area, but couldn't find anyone in relation to the incident.

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"This incident could have had far more serious consequences had a woman not intervened, which encouraged the group of offenders to leave the scene.

"The man has since been discharged from hospital.

“Knife crime is never acceptable and is something which we are committed to tackling.

“I would like to reassure the local community that officers were quickly on the scene to ensure that there was no risk to the wider public."