Two people have been stabbed following an altercation at a skate park.

Northamptonshire Police said it received reports of two stabbings at Briar Hill Skate Park in Northampton at about 15:45 GMT on Wednesday.

The park has been closed until further notice while an investigation takes place, and members of the public have been urged to avoid the area. A number of nearby roads have also been affected.

The force said it would have an increased presence, including high-visibility patrols, in the area to offer reassurance and support to the community.