Three Men Remain in Custody Following Attempted Murder

Three men remain in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Grangetown yesterday evening (Tuesday 28^th May).

Officers received a report that a man had been injured on Griffiths Road around 9:50pm. His injuries are believed to have been caused by a firearm.

The man, aged 21, remains in hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries. These are not believed to be life-threatening.

Three males aged 42, 44 and 52 remain in police custody at this time whilst enquiries continue.

Police do not believe there is any threat to the wider public and reassurance patrols are being carried out.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Snaith, from Redcar & Cleveland CID, said: “This incident will have caused concern in the local community and we are providing highly visible patrols in the area to reassure local residents. These patrols will continue over the coming days.

“We don’t believe that there is any threat to the wider community and we’d like to ask people to contact police on 101 if they have any concerns or any information.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with CCTV, dash cam footage or further information is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, quoting event number 099849.Information can also be submitted here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.