A ‘blade’ attack in the doorway of a Stockton property has sparked a police probe. Detectives from Stockton CID are investigating the assault on a man in Dixon Street on Monday, September 7, around 8.30am.
A 33-year-old man was approached by two unknown male suspects, one of whom who assaulted him with a “bladed weapon”, police said. Detective Constable Bird said: “The victim was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees for treatment to a serious injury to his arm. Fortunately, we understand that his injury is not currently believed to be life-threatening.
“I’m appealing for anyone who may have seen the two suspects – described as a white man in blue shorts, a two-tone blue hooded jacket and black trainers and an Asian man in black shorts and dark blue top and black trainers – in the area or after the attack when they then left the address separately.
“We’re carried out a number of lines of enquiry including an area search, CCTV enquiries and others, and we’re now appealing for anyone with information or any relevant doorbell, dash cam or private CCTV from Dixon Street/Bluebell Crescent and Dovecot Street to get in touch.”
You can provide information via the Cleveland Police website or by phoning the 101 number quoting ref 179637.
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