A woman was taken to hospital following an assault earlier today.
Police officers were called to Swaythling Road in West End shortly before 7.30am.
It followed a report that a woman in her 20s had been assaulted.
Officers attended the scene and the woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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An investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances.
Police were also in the West End area last night after a group of men with machetes were reportedly seen in Allington Lane.
Armed police were called to the area but no men or weapons were found.
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