Teenagers threatened by two men with a knife in Hartlepool

The boys were approached last night on Elwick Road

Author: Tom HailePublished 23rd Apr 2021

Police are appealing for information after two boys - aged 14 and 16 - were threatened by two males with a knife on Elwick Road in the Burn Valley Park area of Hartlepool.

The incident occurred yesterday (Thursday 22nd April) at 8:30pm.

One of the males was 6 ft tall of slim build with ginger hair and he was wearing a black tracksuit and a grey gilet.

The second male was 5 ft 9” tall, of stocky build with short dark hair and facial hair. He was wearing a grey Nike hoody.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 063924.

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