Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Hartlepool

Officers responding to a call at an address on Telford Close in Hartlepool shortly before 7am this morning, Thursday 28 March, found a man with a pellet injury to his temple believed to have been caused by an air rifle.

The 63-year-old man was taken to James Cook University Hospital, where his condition is not life threatening.

A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and taken to police custody for questioning.

Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident, and there is no reason for members of the public to be concerned.