Woman in 50s stabbed at Hardwick Green Park in Stockton

The incident happened at around 1.40pm, on Sunday, May 3, at Hardwick Green Park, in the Stockton area.

Cleveland Police said a woman in her fifties was approached by a male suspect who was wearing dark clothing and a face covering.

A second man is also believed to have been present on a bike.

It was reported that the man attacked the woman with a knife before both males fled 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.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 083578. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.”