A MAN suffered stab wounds to his head and back.

The 21-year-old was found injured on Leighton Road in Grangetown, Middlesbrough at 8.45pm last night.

He was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he is being treated for injuries and is currently in stable condition.

Two men aged 19 and another aged 27 have been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the alleged incident and they all remain in custody.

  • Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting event number 021852, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.