Pokemon Go player stabbed and another assaulted in car park but 30 other players scared off the attacker

A Pokemon Go player was stabbed and another user assaulted in the US, but the 30 other players in the area scared off the alleged attacker.

Police in North Carolina said the suspected attacker assaulted one player before pulling out a knife.

The attack was witnessed by about 30 other Pokemon Go players in the area.

Bystanders scared off the attacker, who has not been detained by police.

The victim suffered minor wounds and was taken to hospital.

Investigators say they don't think the attacks were related to the game.