A MAN has suffered life threatening injuries after he was stabbed while trying to prevent his car being stolen in the early hours of this morning.
The man was stabbed after he approached three people who were breaking into his car in Birtley, near Chester-le-Street.
The incident happened at about 2.17am in Selkirk Crescent.
The 45-year-old man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Gateshead, where he is being treated for what police described as "potentially life-threatening" injuries.
Northumbria Police believe one of the offenders may also have been injured in the disturbance.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them on 03456-043-043 ext 69191, or Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111.
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