Man, 40, fighting for life after being stabbed in the neck at hospital as suspect, 42, held by cops

A MAN is fighting for his life after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck at a hospital in Newcastle.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested after the incident at St. Nicolas Hospital in Gosforth on Tuesday afternoon.

NHSA 40-year-old man sustained knife wounds o his neck and back at St. Nicolas Hospital[/caption]

Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports of an assault at around 12.20pm.

Officers found the 40-year-old victim had sustained stab wounds to his neck and back.

He is currently in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The 42-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.

Cops have now launched an investigation into the incident.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Police received a report of an assault at Saint Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth on Tuesday, May 10.

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“At around 12.20pm officers attended the scene where a man had sustained neck and back injuries consistent with a bladed article.

“A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.

“The 40-year-old victim was taken to hospital where he is in a critical but stable condition.

“An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing.”