One arrested after man suffers broken jaw in an assault in Hartlepool’s Church Street

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man needed hospital treatment following an assault.
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A 24-year-old man was left with a broken jaw after he was punched to the floor in an “altercation” in Hartlepool.

The incident happened at around 11pm on Sunday, May 1, at a Yorkshire Bank cash machine, in Church Street.

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Cleveland Police have said that a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 GBH and is currently on police bail while inquiries continue.

The incident happened in Church Street.The incident happened in Church Street.
The incident happened in Church Street.

The force added in a statement: “Officers believe there were a number of people present who may be able to assist with their inquiries. One of the males present was wearing a white T-shirt and black jeans.

“Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with further information is asked to contact DC Laura Baker, from Hartlepool CID, on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 073143.

"Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”