Teenager arrested after boy, 17, stabbed near Hartlepool Train Station

A teenager has been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed near to Hartlepool Train Station.
By Sophie Brownson
Published 20th Feb 2020, 10:20 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2020, 12:05 BST
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Police were called at around 5pm on Wednesday, February 19, to a report of a teenager with a stab wound close to the bus station, which is near the train station.

A large group of youths reportedly made off from the scene.

The boy was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment injuries which are believed to not be life-threatening.

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Police cordoned off the area following the disturbance, which happened in the car park close to Hartlepool's train station.Police cordoned off the area following the disturbance, which happened in the car park close to Hartlepool's train station.
Police cordoned off the area following the disturbance, which happened in the car park close to Hartlepool's train station.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding and he currently remains in police custody.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who may have footage which could assist their investigation to contact them.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: “Police were called to a report of a 17-year-old boy with a stab wound near the bus station near the car park at Hartlepool Train Station at around 5pm yesterday evening, Wednesday, February 19.

“A large group of youths reportedly made off from the scene.

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The police cordon at the scene of the stabbing has now been removed.The police cordon at the scene of the stabbing has now been removed.
The police cordon at the scene of the stabbing has now been removed.

“The boy was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

“A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of sec 18 wounding and he currently remains in police custody.”

Officers are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who may have footage which could assist their investigation to contact Hartlepool CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 27885.

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