Horrific Attack Outside Convenience Store in Stockton
Chaos erupted between 10pm and 11pm on Thursday, March 17, on Yarm Lane, Stockton, right outside the Premier convenience store.
Three Young Victims Targeted by Four Men
Two women and one man, all in their 20s, faced brutal verbal abuse from a group of four males. The incident quickly escalated when the assailants launched a violent attack using a weapon.
The attackers are described as males in their late teens to 20s, roughly 5’7”, all dressed in dark zip-up hoodies.
Serious Injuries and Hospital Treatment
- One female victim lost consciousness and suffered an arm injury.
- The second woman sustained injuries to her eye and elbow.
Both women needed hospital treatment following the savage assault.
Police Launch Hate Crime Investigation
Officers are treating the case as both a serious assault and a hate crime. CCTV footage is currently being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the attack or has any information to call 101, quoting reference 044726.
Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111.
