Man found with knife wounds after ‘attack’ in Dormanstown

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to Britannia Place around 5pm today (Monday, August 31).

Cleveland Police said officers were called to reports a man had been assaulted, and on arrival found him with knife wounds.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where he remains. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Picture shared on social media show a cordon in place as an investigation gets underway.

A force spokesperson said: “Officers are at the scene of an incident in the Doormanstown area after responding to reports that a man had been assaulted.

“The incident happened shortly before 5pm in Britannia Place.

“Upon arrival, officers discovered a man who had been wounded with a knife. He was treated at the scene and subsequently transferred to hospital, where treatment is continuing. His injuries are not currently believed to be life threatening.

“Officers remain at the scene conducting enquires to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 174954.”

The public have been urged to refrain from speculation.

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to an incident at a private address in Dormanstown, Redcar shortly before 5pm on Monday, August 31.

“We dispatched one ambulance crew, one clinical team leader and were supported by Great North Air Ambulance Service.

“One patient was taken to hospital by road for further treatment.”