Police will step up their patrols in the Papamoa Beach Road area after the alleged stabbing. Photo: 123rf.com
A man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing in Papamoa.
Police said a man arrived at a medical centre with serious injuries at 2.30pm on Thursday.
He was taken to Tauranga Hospital and was in a serious but stable condition.
"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and no charges have been laid at this time," police said in a statement.
"Papamoa residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the Papamoa Beach Road area, where the alleged stabbing is believed to have occurred."