A WOMAN has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in a park as cops launch a manhunt.

Police raced to the scene in this afternoon where a woman was found with stab wounds.

South Wales Police were called to reports of an “assault” shortly after 4pm on Thursday.

The force said they were in attendance at Picton Terrace and Carmarthen Park where a woman was raced to hospital with what are believed to be stab wounds.

The park has been cordoned off and the road closed to traffic as investigations get underway.

A spokesman for South Wales Police said: “Our officers are currently in attendance at Picton Terrace and Carmarthen Park, following a report of an assault at just after 4pm.

“A woman has been taken to hospital to be treated for what are believed to be stab wounds, and is currently in a stable condition.

“A scene inside the park has been cordoned off, and Picton Terrace is currently closed to traffic while officers examine the scene and carry out enquiries to locate the suspect.”

The force urged anyone with information to get in touch.

Entrance to Carmarthen Park with black iron gates.A woman has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in a park