Alleged stabbing and car-jacking in Stockton
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with footage to contact them after an alleged incident in Ibstone Walk, Stockton, around 9:05am on Saturday 24th July.
Two men are alleged to have approached a Ford Fiesta, dragged the driver from the vehicle and made off in it.
The 62-year-old male driver suffered a stab wound and was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees for treatment before being transferred to James Cook University Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Two men aged 23 have been charged with wounding with intent, robbery and possession of a sharp or bladed article in a public place. One man was additionally charged with dangerous driving.
The Ford Fiesta has been recovered by police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact A/Detective Sergeant Carl Blenkinsop from Stockton CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 123048.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.