Information appeal after woman assaulted in Stockton park
It happened yesterday (Sunday 3 May)
Police are appealing for information after a woman suffered a stab wound after being allegedly assaulted in a park in the Stockton area.
Police said in a statement: 'Around 1.40pm on Sunday, a woman aged in her fifties was approached by a male suspect who was described as wearing dark clothing and a face covering in Hardwick Green Park.
'A second man is also believed to have been present on a pedal bike.
'It was reported that the man attacked the woman with a knife before both males made off into the wooded area.
'The woman suffered a stab wound which is not believed to be life-threatening.'
Detective Sergeant Paul Edmonds, from Stockton CID, said: “I understand this incident may cause some concern, however, this appears to have been a targeted assault with no threat to the wider community.
“Detectives are carrying out several lines of enquiries and are urging anyone who was in the park at the time and saw what happened to contact the police. Similarly, we’d like to hear from anyone with any relevant dash cam or CCTV footage."