POLICE have launched an investigation after a teenager was stabbed in a robbery in Ryde in the early hours of this morning (Sunday).
Isle of Wight Police were called to Swanmore Road in Ryde at 12.54am to a report of a robbery at knife point.
A spokesperson for the police said: "It was reported that a group of four people were approached by two men, who then threatened the group and demanded they hand over items.
"One of the group, a 17-year-old boy, was assaulted.
"The two men then ran off, having stolen items including a handbag and bank cards.
"The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries to his face and chest.
"An investigation is underway and officers will remain in the area today making enquiries."
A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service added: "We were called at around 1am to a male suffering stab wounds and they were conveyed to St Mary's."
UPDATE 4pm: Police have announced that they have arrested two men following the knifepoint robbery in Ryde.
A spokesperson for the Police said: "Officers have today arrested a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, both from Ryde, on suspicion of robbery.
"They are currently in police custody."
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