A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the stomach in Redcar.

The victim was taken to the Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital where he was discharged after receiving treatment for a slight wound to his stomach. He did not need stitches.

Police had been called to Redcar High Street on Tuesday evening when they found the 19-year-old victim, close to the clock on West Dyke Road .

A 16 year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing the injury.

Cleveland Police say the youth is in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

The 19-year-old victim was with three women when he was attacked between the Woolworths store and the clock on West Dyke Road .

Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Paul Gordon on 01642 302626 or Crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.