Man arrested after firearm and drugs found at property in Hartlepool

Police responded to reports on West View Road

Author: Callum McIntyrePublished 28th Dec 2025

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Hartlepool on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possession of Class A drugs.

Cleveland Police and Armed Response officers were called to an address on West View Road at 5:20pm on 27th December following a report of a firearm at the property.

On arrival, police arrested the man and took him into custody for questioning.

Investigations into the situation are ongoing. Cleveland Police have not released further information at this stage.

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