Three men are due to appear in court this afternoon charged with a stabbing in Opotiki early this morning.
A 24-year-old is recovering in Whakatane Hospital and police allege he was attacked by three men after an altercation at a private function.
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Standen, officer in charge of the Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB, said the victim suffered stab wounds to his back and lower body and his condition did not appear to be life threatening.
Three men, two aged 16 and one aged 22 years, are appearing in the Whakatane District Court this afternoon charged with offences including wounding with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
