A man was taken to hospital after a reported stabbing in Sandys on Thursday night, police said.

Officers were sent to the scene, near Mr Chicken in Somerset, shortly after 10pm.

A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that when officers arrived, they were told that the victim had been taken to hospital in a private vehicle.

He added: “Emergency Medical Services dispatch subsequently contacted police to report that the injured party was met by ambulance on the way and transferred into their care.

“The victim is said to have sustained neck and facial injuries which were not considered life-threatening.

“At last check, he continued to receive treatment at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.”

Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call police on 295-0011, the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1744, or speak with a familiar police officer.

Details can also be shared through the BPS community reporting portal at portal.police.bm or via the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers line on 800-8477.