Woman ‘punched in face’ near old Stockton Debenhams taken to hospital

Police were called to reports of an assault near the old Debenham’s store on Stockton High Street at around 4.50pm on Saturday (September 19).

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said officers attended the scene after receiving reports that a 37-year-old woman had been punched in the face on Saturday afternoon.

Cleveland Police Inspector Anthony Ford said: “At 4.50pm on Saturday 19 September police were called to reports of an assault on High Street in Stockton.

“A man is reported to have punched a 37-year-old woman to the face.

“A man, aged 53, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a bladed article and possession of class A drugs.

“The woman was taken to hospital for treatment.

“He has since been charged in relation to possession of class A drugs and possession of a bladed article and released on conditional bail for the assault.”

Police enquiries into the assault remain ongoing, and officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have information, to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police via its website or online reporting portal.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.