Appeal after man sprayed with chemical in Middlesbrough
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was threatened with a machete and sprayed in the face with an unknown chemical in an aggravated burglary in Middlesbrough.
The incident happened at a property on Allendale Road in Ormesby around 00:25am this morning, Saturday 24th April.
Four males approached the address from the direction of Wetherby Green, and used force to gain entry to the property.
The suspects threatened a 25-year-old man with a machete and then sprayed him in the face with an unknown chemical, causing burns. The victim attended James Cook University Hospital for treatment and has since been released.
The suspects left the property empty handed. They are described as wearing dark tracksuits and had their faces covered. It is unknown at this time whether they used a vehicle.
Acting Detective Sergeant Rebecca Taylor, from Redcar & Cleveland CID, said: “This is a serious incident which has left a man with burns to his face. The investigation is at an early stage and we would appeal to anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident or any vehicles parked in the area around the time which are not usually parked there, to get in touch.”
Anyone with private CCTV in the area, any witnesses or anyone with further information is asked to contact Redcar & Cleveland CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 064835.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org