Appeal after man injured in Hartlepool incident.

Detectives from Hartlepool CID are appealing for information/dashcam or other footage after a man was injured during an incident in Hartlepool.

 

Some time between 00:10 and 00:20 yesterday, Sunday 23rd April, an altercation was taking place in Lowthian Road and two vehicles then arrived at the scene. One is believed to be a dark coloured 4x4 and one a blue or grey Ford Focus.

 

The Ford struck the 21-year-old man and was then driven from the scene. The vehicle was found burnt out in Colwyn Road a short time afterwards.

 

The victim is in the University Hospital of North Tees receiving treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

 

Enquiries are underway and we would appeal for anyone who can assist to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 076549.

 

If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to https://orlo.uk/ZJYeq or phone them on 0800 555 111.