Teenager left with serious head injuries after Hartlepool attack

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A 19-year-old man remains in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in an altercation with another male.

The incident happened at around 12.45am on Sunday, June 26, in Victoria Road.

Two men were walking in the direction of the town cenotaph, away from Amigos Bar, when an altercation took place with a third male.

Cleveland Police have said that the suspect assaulted both men, leaving one of them with serious head injuries.

The men were walking in the direction of the town cenotaph when the altercation took place.

The 19-year-old victim was taken to Stockton’s University Hospital of North Tees and remains there whilst receiving treatment.

A second man suffered a broken nose and a large bump to the forehead.

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Officers are appealing to trace the male suspect, who is described as wearing a striped T-shirt.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have information, is asked to contact Hartlepool CID on 101, quoting incident number 109776.

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