A 28-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an assault on a man whose inuries included a fractured cheek and stab wounds to the leg.

Cleveland Police said today that they were called at 11.55pm yesterday to Caldicot Close, Grangetown, near Redcar, after a 23-year-old man had been assaulted.

The woman wast taken into custody for questioning.

Anyone with information should call Kirkleatham police office on 01642 302636 and ask for DC Danny Oldroyd.