Appeal after Man and Woman Injured in Hartlepool

Published on
Thursday, 5 September 2024 - 11:42
Reference no
SE24171029

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a
man and woman suffered a stab wound in Hartlepool.

Ambulance service colleagues contacted police around 9:20pm on Wednesday 4th September, when a 30-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his abdomen on Stephen Street and was taken to James Cook University Hospital
for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A short time later, around 9:40pm, officers attended a
report that a 36-year-old woman had also suffered a minor stabbing injury to her leg at a property on Sheriff Street. She was not taken to hospital.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with both
incidents and he currently remains in police custody.

Detectives would appeal for any witnesses to these incidents or anyone with CCTV footage to contact Hartlepool CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number SE24171029.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at or by calling 0800 555 111.

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