Police investigating a stabbing incident in Derry this morning have arrested a man.
The incident is currently being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.
It happened shortly after 1.40am at the Foyle Street area of the city.
It was reported that a 27 year old man had been stabbed a number of times by another man inside a shop in the area.
He was taken to hospital for injuries to his left shoulder and lower back, that were not believed to be life-threatening.
The male made off on foot following the incident towards the Shipquay Street area.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “A 24 year old man was later arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence and theft.
“He is currently in police custody at this time.
“Enquiries are continuing and at this stage, the incident is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.”
Police have appealed to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact them.
