A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after another teenager was slashed across the arm with a knife in Ipswich.

Officers were called to Marlow Road, on the Whitehouse estate, at about 8.10pm on Sunday after a teenage boy was reportedly stabbed in an altercation with a group of males. 

A group, some of whom were wearing face coverings, were seen running away from the scene and are believed to have headed in the direction of the alleyway next to Westbourne Academy.

The victim received treatment by parademics for his injuries. 

It is believed he was sliced across the arm in the attack, and was taken to Ipswich Hospital for further treatment.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. 

A 14-year-old boy was arrested later the same evening in Ipswich on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife or bladed article.

He was taken to Martlesham police investigation centre, where he remains. 

A spokesman for Suffolk police said the victim and suspect are believed to know each other and there is not believed to be a wider threat to the public.

Anyone who may have witnessed to the incident, or has doorbell footage of the area, is asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/48648/23