Teenager stabbed in Redcar

Police are hunting two suspects

Cleveland Police
Author: Micky WelchPublished 7th Jun 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 15-year-old boy suffered a stab wound in an incident on Mersey Road, Redcar.

The incident happened around 8:40pm on Monday 5th June.

The boy was with a group of friends when he was approached by two suspects and suffered a non-life threatening stab wound.

He was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment and is now recovering at home.

Enquiries are ongoing into the incident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have CCTV or dash cam footage which could assist police is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 108636.

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

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