The man was discovered by a member of public in a wooded area of Three Bridges Recreation Ground around 8am.

Officers responded to the scene and the man has been taken to hospital with wounds to his leg and buttock.

A section of the field has been cordoned off to enable forensics investigations to take place, and to determine whether any offences have been committed.

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