TWO teenagers have been arrested after another was stabbed in the back.

The incident happened in Charlotte Square, Newcastle, around 7.20pm on Tuesday night.

Northumbria Police said the victim, an 18-year-old local man, suffered serious, but non life-threatening injuries and was treated at hospital.

The two being held by police are aged 18 and 19 and are also said to be local.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0345-6043043.