Appeal after Man Stabbed, Hartlepool

Police are appealing after a 25-year-old man suffered a stab wound in the Hartlepool area this morning.

Around 8:55am today, Wednesday 6^th November, officers received a report that a man had been stabbed on Kent Avenue.

He was taken to James Cook University Hospital by air ambulance.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding and he remains in police custody at this time.

Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact Hartlepool CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 212985.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.