Pair arrested after man injured with blade in Hartlepool

An investigation is ongoing into an incident which left an 18-year-old man injured with a bladed weapon in Hartlepool.

Police were called to Queensland Road in the town shortly after 4pm on 28 April, following reports an 18-year-old had been injured.

Air ambulance was called, but the man was taken to James Cook University Hospital by road ambulance.

His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A man and a woman, both aged 40, have been arrested on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent and are currently in Police custody.

Cleveland Police are calling for anyone who might have information or private CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.

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