Teenagers aged 13-15 arrested over brick attack on elderly couple
A 79-year-old man was hit by a brick when it was thrown through their window
Last updated 11th Nov 2021
Three teenagers have been arrested after bricks were hurled at a house in Middlesbrough on "mischief night", injuring an elderly man.
The 79-year-old was briefly knocked out after being hit while his wife, 95, barely avoided being hurt after a second brick was thrown through a window.
The attack happened in Hemlington on 30 October - on what is locally known as "mischief night".
The boys, aged 13, 14 and 15, were arrested on suspicion of assault, Cleveland Police said.
All three teenagers have been released while inquiries continue.
Cleveland Police said the couple had been "looking forward" to giving out sweets to local children for Halloween, but the attack had ruined it.
A dispersal order had been in place at the time, allowing officers to force people to leave the area if they were being disruptive.