A person is in custody, and another is being treated for serious injuries following a stabbing in Addington.

A police spokesperson told Chris Lynch Media officers were called to Fairfield Avenue around 2 p.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing.

It is understood that members of the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) were also called to the scene.

A St John spokesperson declined to comment and referred all inquiries to the police.

The police spokesperson said that inquiries are ongoing to determine what occurred.

They also confirmed that there is no ongoing risk to the public.