A MAN was stabbed in Little Hulton in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

Police were called shortly before 5am to a report of a stabbing on Old Wells Close, Little Hulton.

Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds.

A police cordon remain in place on Old Wells Close and Chedworth Crescent as police investigate.

A man, 26, and a woman, 57, have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault.

They remain in custody for questioning.

Old Lane is currently shut in both directions.