Man in a critical condition after an assault in Middlesbrough

He was attacked in the South Bank area on Saturday (26th Nov)

Author: Tom HailePublished 28th Nov 2022

Police are appealing after a man has suffered serious head injuries in what is believed to have been an assault in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough.

A 36-year-old man remains in hospital in a “critical” condition.

The incident is believed to have happened shortly after 1am on Saturday 26th November after the victim had visited the Albion Social Club on Henry Street and then walked towards Keir Hardie Crescent.

Anyone who may have witnessed any assault or anyone with information or CCTV footage on these roads around the time of the incident is asked to call police.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody at this time.

Any witnesses or anyone with information or CCTV are asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) at Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 213325.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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