Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in face in Doncaster attack
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Police were called to Askern yesterday following the attack which took place close to the town's Market Place.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “We received a call at 12:28pm on 10 January for reports of a robbery close to Swan Court in Askern.
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Hide Ad“It is believed a 34 year-old man was approached by a unknown man with a knife.
The 34 year-old victim suffered wounds to his face.
“He was taken to hospital, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
“Officers arrested a 30 year-old man on suspicion of robbery, he remains in police custody.”
A number of eye witnesses said there was heavy police activity at the scene throughout yesterday, with police vehicles and an ambulance in attendance.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.