TWO men have been arrested following a suspected stabbing in Newcastle.

At around 1.50am this morning (Sunday) police received a report that a 19-year-old man had been assaulted on Stanhope Street.

Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to the RVI with injuries consistent with a stabbing. His condition is now described as stable.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said officers quickly launched an investigation and at around 4am this morning two men, aged 23 and 21, were arrested, with all suspects now identified.

They remain in police custody.

Stanhope Street was closed for several hours this morning to allow police to conduct enquiries but has now reopened.

Officers stressed that this is understood to be an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the public.

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 119 04/11/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.