A male constable has been injured after being stabbed at a property in Cranbourne West this afternoon.
Police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary at a residential premises on George Frederick Road about 4.30pm.
Officers arrived at the property and one of the members was allegedly confronted by a man in the driveway of the address who stabbed him in the leg.
He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Three other people who were also home at the time were not injured.
The alleged offender, an 18-year-old Cranbourne West man, was arrested at the scene and will be interviewed by police.
At this early stage in the investigation, it's alleged there was no aggravated burglary at the property.
Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and urge any witnesses or anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
