Hartlepool Police launch murder investigation after body of man is discovered in house in Allerton Close
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man’s body at a house.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and detectives remain at Allerton Close, off Milbank Road, in Hartlepool, as their inquiries continue.
Cleveland Police said in a statement on Monday afternoon: “Detectives carrying out forensic inquiries at an address on Allerton Close in Hartlepool can confirm that they have launched a murder investigation.
“After receiving reports of an incident at the address, paramedics and police responded shortly before 11am on Sunday, 23rd November, and a 23-year-old man was sadly found deceased inside of the property.
“Two men aged 22 and 23 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.”
The identity of the deceased man has still to be revealed.
Cleveland Police’s statement added: “Our thoughts are with the deceased man’s friends and family at this sad time.
“Anyone with information, CCTV or doorbell footage relating to this incident is urged to call 101, quoting reference SE25224706.”
We will bring you further updates as we get them.