A spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was stabbed on Bridge Road in Wellington, yesterday evening (Wednesday 6 March).
"The incident occurred at approximately 7.25pm when disorder between two groups of people resulted in a 16-year-old being stabbed.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a stable condition, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
"A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and the two remain in police custody."
Detective Inspector Kevin Jones said: "I’d like to thank the public for their co-operation and patience whilst we dealt with the incident. I would also like to reassure them that this was an isolated incident and there is no further threat to the public.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the attack, has any information about it or has CCTV, video doorbell or dash-cam footage of the attack itself, or the offenders before or afterwards, to please come forwards”.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Craig Edwards on 01952214735 or email craig.edwards@westmercia.police.uk
If you have information but do not feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or I.P address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.
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