Officers injured and man arrested following incident in Billingham

Police attended an address on Corfe Crescent, Billingham, at around 10.15pm on Friday 2nd June following a concern for welfare report.

While attending the incident, officers encountered a man with a knife who became aggressive towards officers.

Two Cleveland Police officers received puncture wounds while a third officer received slash wounds. All three were taken to hospital where they received stitches.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and was taken to hospital for minor injuries. He is now in police custody.