Update on stabbing in Hartlepool

A 40-year-old man who was arrested in connection with an incident on Barbara Mann Court around 7:45pm on Wednesday 11^th October has been bailed with conditions.

A 28-year-old man who was also arrested in connection with the incident has since been released with no further action.

Police were called to a report of a 25-year-old man with a stab wound who had been located by ambulance service colleagues.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Officers believe the incident happened in the area of Elliot Street/Barbara Mann Court and would appeal to anyone who may have CCTV footage or anyone who may have heard a disturbance around the time of the incident to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 203214.