Police have renewed an appeal for information after a man was taken to hospital for  treatment following an alleged stabbing in Middlesbrough.

Three males aged 16, 17, and 18, were arrested after the alleged assault of a 20-year-old man and have since been bailed.

Cleveland Police were called to Crescent Road at 9.40pm on Wednesday night (March 29) where the victim was located having sustained numerous stab wounds when he was in the park area of Ayresome Gardens.

The man's injuries were described as not life-threatening.

Officers would like anyone with information or dash cam footage to come forward as soon as possible.

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A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Three males (aged 16, 17 and 18) were arrested by detectives investigating an assault on a 20-year-old man in the play park area of Ayresome Gardens in Middlesbrough on Wednesday night.

“They have been interviewed in connection with the incident and bailed while enquiries continue.

“The victim received hospital treatment for his injuries and was later discharged.

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“Officers would again appeal for anyone with information including CCTV/doorbell or dashcam footage to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number, quoting 059403.

“If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to https://orlo.uk/8bzkA or phone them on 0800 555 111.”