Three arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following incident on Teesside

Cleveland Police has launched a murder investigation following an incident at a property in Smith Street in Stockton on Friday April, April 3 at 10.45pm.

A man aged 42 died in hospital on Sunday, April 5, as a result of serious injuries.

Three men, aged 20, 26 and 28, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information regarding the incident, or for any key workers or members of the public who were out for essential travel in this area and time to please come forward with information.

A force spokesperson said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this difficult time.”

Cleveland Police can be contacted on 101 quoting 051824.Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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