One man is in hospital after an altercation in Hamilton resulted in a stabbing, police have confirmed.

A police spokesman said officers were called to Pier Six on Front Street yesterday at about 7.55pm after being alerted to a disturbance outside of a private event.

Officers deduced that a fight had taken place involving several individuals just outside the venue.

A 27-year-old Pembroke man was arrested in connection with the incident.

After police discovered he had sustained a stab wound, he was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. As of 5pm, the spokesman said he remained in hospital at last check.

Another man, understood to be a 41-year-old Pembroke resident, was arrested for obstructing police at the scene. He was released on police bail.

Inquiries are ongoing and CCTV footage from the area is under review.

Any witnesses or people with relevant information are encouraged to call Pc Raeshun Robinson on 211 or to e-mail rrobinson@bps.bm.

A Hamilton spokeswoman said the city was aware of the incident, adding: “According to city staff on duty at the venue, an altercation occurred, the situation was subsequently brought under control and police attended the scene.

“The city is not in a position to verify the full circumstances of the incident and would refer any further enquiries regarding the nature of the altercation, any injuries or individuals involved to the Bermuda Police Service.”