Man fighting for life after attack on Hartlepool street

Emergency services were called to St Paul’s Road on Friday afternoon (July 24) after a 57-year-old man was left with serious head injuries in an incident outside an address.

The man was taken to the James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, where he remains in a critical condition today (July 28).

Cleveland Police said a 37-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation has since been interviewed and bailed with conditions while enquiries continue.

The force said detectives are continuing to pursue several investigative opportunities as they work to establish the full circumstances. 

The man’s family is being supported by specialist officers.  

Detective Chief Inspector John Bonner said: “This is a serious incident which has left a man with life-threatening injuries. Our thoughts remain with his family, who are being supported by specially-trained officers.

“While a man has been arrested and bailed with conditions, our investigation remains very much ongoing, and we are continuing to gather evidence to understand exactly what happened.

“I would ask anyone who was in the St Paul’s Road area during the afternoon of Friday (July 24) and who may have witnessed the incident, or noticed anything out of the ordinary, to come forward and speak with us.

“I am particularly keen to hear from motorists who may have been driving in the area and have dash-cam footage, as well as anyone who may have captured mobile phone video or images which could assist our enquiries.

“I would also ask anyone who knows either the injured man or the man who was arrested, and who may have information about their movements, interactions, behaviour or activities during the hours leading up to this incident, to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference SE26146385. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.