Police are investigating a double stabbing in South Oxhey.

Police were called to Redwood Close at 3.20pm today by paramedics after a man was found with a wound to his bottom.

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Police in Redwood Close

Officers then found a second man in nearby Seacroft Gardens suffering from slash wounds to his hands.

Both men have been taken to hospital but their injuries are believed to be non life-threatening.

Cordons are in place this evening in Redwood Close and Seacroft Gardens.

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A cordon is also in place in Seacroft Gardens

Two arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

A Hertfordshire Constabulary spokeswoman has said: "An investigation has been launched by the Three Rivers local crime unit to determine the circumstances, and the two incidents are being linked.

"Police remain at the scene and are conducting a scene guard to allow forensic officers to examine the area as part of our investigation."

There are several police vehicles in Redwood Close with tape near the junction of Northwick Road - although cars are being allowed to pass the scene.

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Police have blocked off Redwood Close as they investigate an incident

Very close by, a separate cordon is in place on some grass between Seacroft Gardens and Clitheroe Gardens.

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Police are also guarding a crime scene in Seacroft Gardens

Paramedics attended earlier but have seen left the scene.

Any witnesses to what happened are asked to contact police on 101 quoting ISR 475 of May 1.

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  • A 26-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man have been arrested in connection with these incidents and are currently in police custody.