Arrest in Stockton after man sustains knife injury

At 9.40pm on Thursday 29 August police were called to Dunoon Close in Stockton following reports of a group of men in possession of weapons.

Officers swiftly attended to the area and located a 45-year-old man with a knife wound to his head. He was taken to North Tees General Hospital by ambulance and has since been discharged.

Following further enquiries, a property on Honeycomb Avenue was searched by officers and a 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violence against the person.

He is currently in police custody for questioning.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 166948 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.