POLICE have appealed for witnesses following the stabbing of a 22-year-old man during an argument at a Metro station.

A police spokesman said the victim got off the Metro train at the South Gosforth Station between 10.15pm and 10.30pm on Friday, October 18.

He became involved in an altercation with a man who stabbed him, puncturing one of his lungs.

The injured man was detained in hospital for two days.

His attacker was in his mid-20s, 6ft tall, with a fair crew-cut, wearing a green bomber jacket, dark trousers and boots.

Anyone who saw the incident or anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives at Newcastle North CID on 0191-214 6555, extension 62946.