Police are on the scene of an assault with a machete on Lehigh Street in Wilkes-Barre, near GAR High School.

A person was taken to the hospital and a lawn near the corner of Lehigh and Grant streets is cordoned off with police tape.

"We have someone who was injured by a male with a machete," said police Lt. Steve Olshefski.

Police said a juvenile was slashed in the wrist. The suspect is believed to be another juvenile, who is not in custody, he said.

City police detectives are now on scene. No further details have been released.

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