Police have launched an investigation after a man was found with stab wounds in the street, as officers link it to a break-in at a house that turned out to be a cannabis farm.
Officers from Cleveland Police were called to a report of a break-in at a property on Jedburgh Street in Middlesbrough at about 6.15am on Friday (March 15), where a cannabis farm was located at the property.
A short time later, at about 6.40am, a man was found with stab wounds on Woodlands Road, Middlesbrough.
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Officers have confirmed that they are currently linking the two incidents.
The male was taken to James Cook University Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Enquiries are ongoing at this time, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
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