Teens arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Hemlington
17 year old boy has life threatening injuries
Police were called to a report of a 17-year-old boy with multiple knife injuries on Phoenix Park in Hemlington at 12:40am this morning (Wednesday 30 April).
The boy was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a class B drug. A man, aged 18, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Both are currently in police custody for questioning.
A scene remains on Phoenix Park/the vicinity of this street while enquiries continue.
Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth, from Cleveland Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET), said: “Our investigation is in the early stages with various enquiries ongoing.
“As part of those enquiries, I am appealing to anyone who has information, was in the area at the time and may have seen or heard anything that could help the investigation or has CCTV or dash cam footage, to get in touch.
“We will be conducting house-to-house enquiries and local officers are actively patrolling the area to provide reassurance, if you have concerns please do speak to them.”
Anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage is asked to submit it via this link https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-boy-suffers-multiple-knife-injuries
If you have information, please either contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 076031 or visit our website.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.