A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the abdomen at a bar in central Wellington last weekend.
Police said the incident occurred at 1.30am last Saturday, December 13 at the Ace of Spades Bar on Allen St, near Courtenay Pl.
The 34-year-old woman has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear at the Wellington District Court on Monday.
Detective Sergeant Graeme Muir said the Saturday stabbing allegedly occurred during an altercation involving a small number of patrons.
"The victim was stabbed in the abdomen and sustained serious injuries. Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed or may have video footage of the incident."
Muir said inquiries had established that other people were present when the altercation occurred.
"We encourage those people to contact police via 105, either over the phone or online, and reference the police file number 251213/4525."
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