A TEENAGER suffered stomach injuries in a stabbing in Bradford last night (Tuesday).

Emergency services were called to Norman Lane, Eccleshill, just after 9pm to reports that a man had been stabbed in a vehicle.

Local residents took to social media to say that the area was cordoned off while police investigated.

They also reported a helicopter was flying overhead for hours.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating after a man was stabbed on Norman Lane, Bradford.

"Officers were called at 9.11pm last night (January 9) to reports a man was being assaulted in a vehicle.

"The 18-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries to his stomach which are non life-threatening.

"Enquiries are ongoing by Bradford CID.

"Anyone who witnessed the assault is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat facility at westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting crime reference 13240016079