A man was taken to hospital with serious multiple injuries after being stabbed at a North East supermarket last night. 

Police were alerted to the incident at Sainsbury’s on Saltersgill Avenue in Middlesbrough at around 8.30pm on Thursday 19 September following reports that a man had been stabbed.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his arm, leg and back. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"Police would like to reassure the public that extensive enquiries, including CCTV, are currently underway and officers will remain visible in the area.

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"Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with dashcam footage to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 181116."

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