Two charged with attempted murder and posession of firearm in Middlesbrough

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Author: Micky WelchPublished 23rd May 2025

Two men, both aged 34, have been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

This follows an incident on Middlebeck Close in Middlesbrough on Wednesday 7th May, where it was reported that a firearm was discharged.

Dwayne Bates, of Annandale Crescent, Hartlepool and Keiron Robinson, of Wensleydale Street, Hartlepool are due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today, Friday 23rd May.

Three teenage boys aged 15, 16 and 17 who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

A man aged 35 and a woman aged 41 remain on police bail after also being arrested in connection with the incident; on suspicion of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life.

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