A Nelson teenager has been left shaken after an attempted knife attack on Tuesday afternoon.
Police say the boy was walking along Arapiki and Main Roads in Stoke when a white Toyota car pulled up.
A man got out of the vehicle presenting a knife with the intention of cutting the teen's arm.
The victim suffered a minor cut as he tried to get away from the man.
Police say the attacker then got back into the vehicle that did a U-turn and sped off.
The attacker is believed to be in his 20s with dark hair with a rats tail, wearing an orange t-shirt and red shorts.
The getaway driver is believed to have an afro and wearing a red shirt with dark shorts.
Police urge anyone with information to come contact Police on 0800 555 111.
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