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Three people are recovering from stab wounds after being injured in two unrelated assaults in the North East. Three people are recovering from stab injuries after two unrelated assaults in the North East of England.
In the first incident a man suffered stab wounds to his front and back at Castletown men's club in Sunderland at 0115 BST. Three men were arrested.In the first incident a man suffered stab wounds to his front and back at Castletown men's club in Sunderland at 0115 BST. Three men were arrested.
Hours later a man and woman were found stabbed near Newcastle Central Station. One man has been arrested in connection with this incident.Hours later a man and woman were found stabbed near Newcastle Central Station. One man has been arrested in connection with this incident.
Police said none of the victims had suffered life-threatening injuries.Police said none of the victims had suffered life-threatening injuries.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "One man has received several stab wounds to his front and back."A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "One man has received several stab wounds to his front and back."