In a shocking incident, a 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in the Tees Street area of Hartlepool. The arrest follows the death of one man and an attack on another in the early hours of Sunday morning, prompting an investigation by counter-terrorism police officers.
Cleveland Police, supported by Counter Terrorism Policing North East, are actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The involvement of counter-terrorism officers is based on initial inquiries, according to a statement released by Cleveland Police.
As part of the ongoing investigation, a cordon has been established in the affected area, and a property is currently under search. The arrested individual, a 44-year-old man, is in police custody while the inquiry unfolds.
The police have assured the public that there is no perceived ongoing threat to the community related to this incident. The man who was assaulted has been hospitalised, and his injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.
