Police appeal for information to disturbance in Hartlepool

At 4pm on Saturday 13 June reports were made to officers that numerous people were fighting with weapons on York Road.

Upon attending to the scene, a man was seen brandishing a red crowbar and fled the area. The man, aged 38, was located a short time later and subsequently arrested on suspicion of affray. He is currently in police custody for questioning.

Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the disturbance and have been carrying out extensive CCTV enquiries.

PC Warnock, from Hartlepool’s response team, said: “We believe there were several other people involved in the fighting during a time when the area was very busy with traffic and pedestrians.

“I want to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who witnessed it take place, has dash cam, mobile or phone footage to get in touch with us.

“You can do this by calling 101 or visiting our website and quoting reference number 113967.”

Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.