A CHRISTMAS reveller was taken to hospital after twice being stabbed in the back at a town centre pub.

James Mortlock

A CHRISTMAS reveller was taken to hospital after twice being stabbed in the back at a town centre pub.

The man, in his 30s, was drinking in The Bull, in Camps Road, Haverhill, when he was involved in an altercation. After an exchange of words with a customer, the man was stabbed in the back.

He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, where his injuries were said to be "not serious". He was released from hospital and was last night believed to be recovering at home.

A police spokesman said detectives had interviewed several people who witnessed the stabbing, which took place just after 8.30pm on Sunday.

However, officers were keen to speak to anyone who saw the incident or might have information about the attacker.

The stabbing was the first incident of knife crime to take place in Haverhill on Sunday.

In an unrelated incident, a man stormed into the kitchen of Domino's Pizza, in Apple Acre Road, at 11.45pm.

Staff at the newly-opened pizza parlour said the raider forced his way through a side door and threatened them with a large kitchen knife before stealing the daily takings.

The man is in his late teens to early 20s, about 6ft tall, of large build and was wearing a grey and black striped hoodie and a light coloured scarf.

Anyone with information about either of these crimes should call police on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.