Man ‘murdered’ in Eston with woman arrested and other suspect at large

Police were called to Ayton Crescent at about 11pm on Saturday (May 23) where the victim was found with significant injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested after the police helicopter was launched. She remains in police custody while police say they attempt to locate a second suspect.

Police say they are treating it as an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.

A cordon is in place on Ayton Crescent and Mansfield Road with crime scene investigators working at the scene.

Officers are expected to remain there for some time.

Superintendent Daryll Tomlinson, who has led the investigation overnight, said: “This is a fast-moving investigation, and we have quickly made an arrest. I would like to thank members of the public who have come forward with information, as well as the National Police Air Service for their support through the night.

“I would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the public. Officers will remain at the scene in Ayton Crescent, and there will be an increased presence in the area.”

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Multiple police vehicles are parked along Ayton Crescent and Mansfield Road.

Officers have been seen carrying out searches in an alleyway between the two roads, which appears to be a focal point of the investigation.

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Uniformed officers are standing guard at several points around the cordon, including outside a property on Ayton Crescent and at entrances to the alleyway.

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

Police and CSI on the scene of the incident on Ayton Crescent/Mansfield Road, Eston (Image: CHRIS BOOTH/NORTHERN ECHO)

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed it attended on Saturday night.

A spokesperson said: “We received a call at 11.22pm on Saturday to an incident at a private address on Ayton Crescent in Eston.

“Police attended the scene and we dispatched two emergency ambulance crews, a duty officer, a doctor and the Medicar.”

Anyone with information that could assist this police is asked to call 101 quoting reference SE26098497 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers