A man has suffered multiple fractures on his leg and will undergo surgery after a violent attack at Mead Road Housing on Saturday.

Police say another person who was attacked in this incident also remains admitted in hospital in a stable condition.

A man who was arrested following the incident remains in police custody and is expected to be questioned today.

A group of people showed up on Saturday afternoon and allegedly assaulted some people.

They were allegedly armed with cane knives, steel rods and pieces of timber.