A MAN who is believed to have been attacked with a knife is in hospital tonight.

The 37-year-old man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital following an altercation in Divinity Road, East Oxford, at 3.40pm today.

A police spokesman said the man suffered wounds to his scalp and arm which are not believed to be life threatening.

The spokesman added: "We believe that he has been injured with a knife."

Witnesses to the incident should call police on 08458 505505.