POLICE have launched an investigation after a teenager was stabbed in a robbery in Ryde in the early hours of this morning (Sunday).

Isle of Wight Police were called to Swanmore Road in Ryde at 12.54am to a report of a robbery at knife point.

A spokesperson for the police said: "It was reported that a group of four people were approached by two men, who then threatened the group and demanded they hand over items.

"One of the group, a 17-year-old boy, was assaulted.

"The two men then ran off, having stolen items including a handbag and bank cards.

"The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries to his face and chest.

"An investigation is underway and officers will remain in the area today making enquiries."

A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service added: "We were called at around 1am to a male suffering stab wounds and they were conveyed to St Mary's."

UPDATE 4pm: Police have announced that they have arrested two men following the knifepoint robbery in Ryde.

A spokesperson for the Police said: "Officers have today arrested a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, both from Ryde, on suspicion of robbery.

"They are currently in police custody."