Two men have been hospitalised following a serious assault in South Bank, Middlesbrough, yesterday (Saturday, October 7). 

A 36-year-old man was left with injuries to his head, mouth, fingers and legs, whilst a 31-year-old man sustained puncture wounds consistent with dog bites during an attack on Henry Street, in South Bank. 

Both victims were taken to James Cook University Hospital by ambulance for treatment. Though their injuries are serious, they are not though to be life-threatening. 

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Two men, aged 30 and 54, were arrested late yesterday evening on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. They have been taken into police custody for questioning.

Two dogs have also been seized from a property in Southbank in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "Witnesses, or anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam footage or Ring doorbell footage are asked to contact police on 101, quoting ref 200064."