Five Arrested as Murder Investigation Continues

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses and footage as a murder investigation continues in Stockton.

Five people have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation which launched around 12am this morning, Thursday 19^th September, when a 26-year-old man died on Hills Drive following a stabbing incident.

The man’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time, although formal identification is yet to take place.

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. All remain in police custody at this time.

Enquiries are continuing and detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with footage that could assist their investigation to get in touch.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 180509.

Anyone with footage can upload it here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/five-arrests-as-murder-investigation-continues

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