Weapon seized after officers from Durham Police and Cleveland Police descended on Hartlepool street

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Police seized a weapon after descending on a Hartlepool property near the town centre yesterday following reports of an assault.

A large number of police attended Cornwall Street, Hartlepool, on Wednesday, October 26, blocking off the street.

Officers from Durham Constabulary arrested a man at a property and Cleveland Police offered assistance.

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Durham Police said: “Officers seized a weapon from the address and arrested a 34-year-old man in connection.

"Following enquiries, he has since been released with no further action.

"The weapon has since been destroyed.”