A male teenager is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed multiple times during a violent incident at Perry Bay on Friday afternoon.

According to State Media, the teen was stabbed about four times during the confrontation. The circumstances leading up to the attack remain unclear, and investigators are working to piece together exactly what unfolded.

The injured teen was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he is being treated.

Police have launched an investigation and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist with their inquiries to come forward.

Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.