POLICE were called to Ryde yesterday evening (Tuesday), where a man was stabbed and a teenage girl was assaulted.

At 7.39pm, police were called to reports of disorder on Ryde Esplanade.

During the incident, a teenage girl was assaulted and a 19-year-old man suffered a puncture wound to his knee.

The injury is not life-threatening.

A 43-year-old man from Ryde has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He remains in custody at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the police on 101, quoting 44200408340