Murder investigation launched after the death of a man in Hartlepool

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a reported incident on Sydenham Road in Hartlepool at 3am this morning (Wednesday 4th January).

A man, 30, has sadly died as a result of the reported incident.

Officers are treating his death as suspected murder and are appealing for witnesses or residents with CCTV or dash cam footage showing the reported incident to please come forward with information.

A silver Ford Focus vehicle which is believed to have been involved in the incident has been seized.

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the reported incident and remain in custody.

Enquiries are still continuing in the area of Sydenham Road and police would ask that anyone living in the area with any concerns or information regarding the incident to please approach officers.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) can be contacted on 101 quoting the reference number 001829.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phone at 0800 555 111.

Please upload any footage here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

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