Assault on The Headland in Hartlepool

A 56 year old Hartlepool man is to undergo surgery for serious injuries to his hands after he was assaulted following a night out.

The attack happened at around 00.50am on Sunday (11th February) at the back of an address on Durham Street on The Headland.

The suspect is described as a man of around 6’2” in height, of slim build and wearing a hat. It’s believed a knife was used during the assault.

The victim received treatment to his hands and also for facial injuries at the University Hospital of North Tees.

We would appeal for anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the Durham Street area in the early hours of Sunday to contact PC Jonathan Sharp via the 101 number, quoting Event 25126