Police search after man slashed in face during fight in Perth shopping centre

A police search has been launched after a man was slashed in the face during a fight in a shopping centre in Perth.

Western Australia Police Force said two men were fighting at Carousel Shopping Centre on Friday afternoon.

One of the pair was armed with a knife and slashed the other, a 20-year-old, in the face.

Officers were called to the scene at around 3.30pm after receiving a number of reports about the incident. They found the weapon but are still searching for the knifeman.

However, the force said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Police remain at the scene.

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