Suspect named and bailed after man's death in Hartlepool
A man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter after a 57-year-old man died after suffering serious head injuries.
Anthony Armstrong, known as Tony, sustained serious head injuries during an incident outside an address on St Paul’s Road, Hartlepool, on the afternoon of Friday, July 24.
Mr Armstrong was taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough where his condition was last week described as critical.
But Cleveland Police announced on Monday that he had sadly died.
Superintendent Deb Fenny said: “Anthony’s family is aware of their loved one’s death and they are receiving support from specially trained officers.
“All our thoughts remain with Anthony’s family at this very difficult time.”
Mark James, 37, of St Paul’s Road, Hartlepool, appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with Mr Armstrong’s manslaughter.
He was not asked to enter a plea as the allegation can only be dealt with at the crown court.
Magistrates sent the case to Teesside Crown Court where James is next due to appear on September 1.
He was granted conditional bail with a condition to live and sleep at an address in Raby Road.
Police say enquiries into the incident are ongoing and they are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with footage to contact them.
Detective Chief Inspector John Bonner added: “I would ask anyone who was in the St Paul's Road area during the afternoon of Friday, 24th July, and who may have witnessed the incident, or noticed anything out of the ordinary, to come forward and speak with us.”
Contact police on 101, quoting reference 146385.