A teenager (16) has been arrested following an assault in north Belfast yesterday evening. 

Police responded to reports that a man (20) had been stabbed at a house in the Duncairn Parade area of the city at around 7:10pm.

He was taken to hospital for treatment, but his injuries not believed to be life threatening.

The teen was arrested at around 8:15pm in the Deerpark Road area of north Belfast, and remains in custody.

"I would ask anyone who knows anything about this assault to contact CID at Antrim Road Police Station on the non emergency number 101. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111," said Detective Constable Mark Gillespie.