Man remanded in custody after alleged assault in Hartlepool

Tyne Tees
Hartlepool
Cleveland Police
Friday 6 September 2024 at 4:14pm

The alleged incident happened on Stephen Street in Hartlepool on Thursday 5 September. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

A man charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article has been remanded in custody.

Police were called to Stephen Street in Hartlepool at around 9.20pm on Wednesday 4 September, where a 30-year-old man had suffered a wound to his abdomen.

He was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment for his injuries.

They are not believed to be life threatening.

22-year-old Lewis Theasby appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court on Friday morning.

He was remanded in custody until Friday 4 October, when he is due to appear at Teesside Crown Court.

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