Eston murder: Second man arrested

A 20-year-old from South Bank is currently in police custody on suspicion of murder.

Published 2nd Mar 2016

Police have arrested a second person in connection with the death of Lee Pettite in Bankfields, Eston yesterday.

A 20-year-old man from South Bank has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

22-year-old Lee, who hasn't yet been formally identified, was found with significant chest inuries and later died in hospital.

A 22-year-old man, also from Eston, was arrested earlier today.