A TEENAGER is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed early on Saturday morning.

The 18-year-old was attacked in the early hours of the morning in Cumnor Walk, Pallister Park, Middlesbrough.

He sustained life-threatening injuries in the attack and was taken to Freeman Hospital, in Newcastle. His condition is said to be critical.

A police spokesman said two men had been arrested and assisting police with their inquiries.