Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in South Shields.
The incident happened at 6.30pm last night [Thursday, January 18] and The victim and offender left an address in Marshal Wallis Road where there was an altercation between them at the junction with Bertram Street and Alice Street.
The victim, a 33-year-old man, was stabbed causing him to suffer serious injuries.
Officers are carrying out enquiries to trace the offender, who is believed to be known to the victim, and are appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 861 180118 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.