A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were stabbed in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to a report of an assault at an address in Burrator Avenue Princetown, at about 11.55pm yesterday.

A male suspect was said to have left the scene and a manhunt was launched to find him.

While in Burrator Avenue at about 3am today, two male police officers came across a man and subsequently suffered a number of stab and laceration wounds.

Their injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening.

One officer sustained injuries to his arms and has been discharged from hospital.

The other remains in hospital where he is receiving treatment for injuries to his face and arms.

A 60-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.

A knife was seized at the scene.

A cordon remains in place while detectives carry out further enquiries.

Residents have been advised to expect an increased police presence in the area while the investigation, including house-to-house enquiries, continues.