Man dies following incident on Hart Lane, Hartlepool, on 8th June.

A man who suffered serious injuries following an incident on Hart Lane in Hartlepool on Saturday 8th June has sadly died.

Police can now name the man as 39-year-old Anthony Littlewood from Hartlepool.

Officers were called to the scene at around 6.30pm and Anthony was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he later passed away.

Two 24-year-old men were arrested in connection with the incident and were bailed pending further enquiries.

Anthony’s family have asked that their privacy is respected during this extremely difficult time and our thoughts remain with his family and friends.