OFFICERS investigating a stabbing have arrested two more men on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Warren Square, nearGeordies Pizza in Horden, at around 6.50pm on Wednesday night.

Two men, aged 22 and 23, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are being interviewed by police.

A 43-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 34-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have now been released under investigation.

The victim suffered critical injuries and remains in hospital.

Any witnesses to the incident, or anyone with any information is asked to contact Durham Police on 101, quoting incident number 383 of August 9