A 24-YEAR-OLD man is in hospital with serious injuries after being attacked tonight.

Police were called to Castleford Street in Sunderland at 7pm.

A spokesman for Northumbria Police described his injuries as serious but not life threatening.

Any witnesses, or anyone with any knowledge of the incident, is asked to call police on 03456-043043 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.