A MAN is recovering in hospital after being stabbed several times in the back.
The 20-year-old was injured during an incident outside his home in Severn Close, Peterlee, east Durham, at about 10pm on Sunday.
He underwent surgery for a punctured lung at the University Hospital of Hartlepool in the early hours of Monday. Last night, his condition was described as "poorly but stable".
A 16-year-old, who also lives in Severn Close, was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of aiding and abetting attempted murder.
Yesterday, an 18-year-old, of Cleveland Place, Peterlee, voluntarily attended the town's police station and was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Both teenagers were being questioned at Peterlee police station last night.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 0191-586 2621 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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