A 39-year-old man is in intensive care after he was assaulted outside a Middlesbrough nightclub yesterday.

The victim is now in a stable condition in Middlesbrough General Hospital following the attack outside the Bongo club in Sussex Street.

Another two men were also taken to hospital after the incident but have been released after treatment.

Two men, both from Middlesbrough, are currently being held in custody and will be interviewed by police.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, that happened around 2am, to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to phone Det Sgt Ted Allen on 01642 303126 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.