A MAN was this afternoon taken to hospital with minor stab wounds to his hand following a fight.

The 26-year-old was injured in a fight with another man shortly before 3.30pm.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The brawl happened in Alexandra Road, near the junction with Markhouse Road.

It is believed the other man was unhurt.

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