Men Bailed in Connection with South Bank Incident

Cleveland Police
Author: Micky WelchPublished 9th Oct 2023
Last updated 9th Oct 2023

Two men have been bailed whilst enquiries continue into an incident in South Terrace in South Bank on Saturday 7th October.

The incident happened around 3:30pm on South Terrace at the end of the road closest to Kings Street.

A 36-year-old man was left with injuries to his head, mouth, fingers and legs, whilst a 31-year-old man sustained puncture wounds consistent with dog bites. Both men made their own way to hospital for treatment. The injuries were not life threatening.

Two men, aged 30 and 54, were arrested late in the evening of Saturday 7th October on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and later bailed whilst enquiries continue.

Two dogs have been seized from a property in Southbank in connection with the incident.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam footage or Ring doorbell footage are asked to contact police on 101, quoting ref 200064.

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