Detectives are appealing for information and any relevant CCTV footage following reports of a serious assault in Middlesbrough.

The incident was reported at around 6.50pm on Thursday 2nd October at an address on Richmond Court in Middlesbrough.

Police and colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service attended the scene and a 68-year-old man was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. He is currently in a critical condition.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and he remains in police custody at this time.

Enquiries are currently ongoing and detectives are appealing for anyone with any relevant CCTV or dash cam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 189200.

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