Police and paramedics rushed to the scene at the junction of Norton Road and Windmill Terrace in Stockton at about 11.30pm on Friday (January 17).
They found a 39-year-old local man with injuries to his stomach, hands, and leg, police said.
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He was taken to North Tees General Hospital and a huge cordon was erected.
Pictures, which we have chosen not to show, show a large amount of blood on the pavement and garden wall outside a property.
Forensic officers in white suits were seen photographing the scene and placing evidence markers, while officers were carrying out door-to-door enquiries.
(Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Officers in white suits working at the scene. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
The seriousness of the man’s injuries has not been confirmed.
A Cleveland Police statement said: “At 11.30pm on Friday, January 17 police were called to Norton Road in Stockton following reports of a stabbing near to Windmill Terrace.
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“The 39-year-old local man was taken to North Tees General Hospital with injuries to his stomach, hands and leg.
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“Officers have been conducting house-to-house enquiries and anyone who may have information, CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 009794.”
A spokesperson for North East Ambulance Service added: “We received a call 11.29pm last night (January 17) to attend an incident at a private address in the Stockton area.
“We dispatched a paramedic crew who treated one patient with injuries from a suspected assault before taking them to hospital.”