A young man has been arrested after an alleged stabbing attack in Middlesbrough saw someone left with a punctured lung. 

A 48-year-old man was hospitalised after suffering stabbing injuries whilst in a garden on Deepdale Avenue, on the evening of Friday, August 16. 

Since then, police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack, and has been released on bail pending further enquiries. 

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "Officers are appealing for CCTV and dash cam footage after a man suffered stabbing injuries in Middlesbrough.

"The incident happened in the front garden of a property on Deepdale Avenue at about 8.10 pm on Friday, August 16.

"A 48-year-old man was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment for stab wounds which resulted in punctured lungs and a laceration to his arm. He has since been discharged.

"On Friday, August 30, a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and is now bailed pending further enquiries.

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"Any witnesses to the incident or anyone who may have CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to contact Middlesbrough CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 157960.

"Footage can also be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-for-footage-after-stabbing-incident-in-middlesbrough

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