Four people arrested following an alleged assault using weapons in Eston

A man was seriously injured after an alleged assault in Eston.

Cleveland Police said it was reported that weapons had been used to assault to 54-year-old man.

There was also extensive criminal damage done to a residential address in Sedgemoor Road, the police spokesperson said.

The incident is reported to have happened just before 6:30pm on Saturday 19 November.

The 54-year-old man is receiving hospital treatment for serious injuries but is in a stable condition.

Four people - aged 15, 24, 36 and 37 - have been arrested on suspicion of assault, criminal damage and affray.

They remain in custody and are being questioned.

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