Police appeal for information after an altercation in Middlesbrough

Two men suffered injuries - including a stab wound - on Sunday

Author: Tom HailePublished 25th Sep 2023

Officers are appealing to trace a male who made off from the scene of an altercation in Wentworth Street in Middlesbrough.

Officers attended Wentworth Street around 8:50am on Sunday 24th September after a call regarding males reportedly involved in an altercation in the street with weapons including a baseball bat.

A 21-year-old man suffered arm and hand injuries and he received treatment at hospital.

A 44-year-old man suffered a minor stab wound to his abdomen and received treatment at hospital.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with threatening with a bladed article in a public place.

A 44-year-old man has been charged with wounding.

Both men remain in police custody at this time and are due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Tuesday 26th September.

A third male is reported to have left the scene, believed to be in a vehicle, and officers would appeal for witnesses to this incident or anyone who may know the identity of this male to contact them by calling 101, quoting reference number 191082.

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

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