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Seven arrested over man's stabbing

Falmouth Street in Middlesbrough. The street sign is attached to the side of a terraced house on an adjacent building. A row of red-brick terrace houses line Falmouth Street. There are parking bays in the road but few cars.Image source, Google
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The injured 24-year-old was found on Falmouth Street in Middlesbrough

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Seven people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the shoulder.

A fight involving a number of people believed to be carrying knives was reported at about16:30 GMT on Sunday.

Officers arrived at Falmouth Street, Middlesbrough, where they found a 24-year-old man had suffered a stab wound.

He was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment and has since been released. Another man received an injury to his finger.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Seven males have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody at this time."

The force has launched an appeal for information.

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