Appeal for information following assault in Hartlepool

Officers investigating the assault of a man in Hartlepool are appealing for witnesses and information.

The incident happened at around 11.30am on Friday 6 December 2024 between the Travellers Rest and Ownton Lodge on Stockton Road, Hartlepool, when a grey Nissan Qashqai and a Grey Ford Puma have driven dangerously towards a White Fiat 500.

The occupants then got out of the vehicles and an altercation occurred, resulting in a man in his thirties being assaulted.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any dashcam of the incident, or anyone with any information which could help the investigation, is asked to contact Cleveland Police via 101, quoting reference number SE24231812.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.