One person injured after alleged 'altercation' between teenagers near Billingham school

A large police presence was reported near Bishopton Pupil Referral Unit, in Billingham, on Thursday afternoon, February 2.

Cleveland Police have confirmed that police were called to a disturbance at the school involving a number of pupils and officers assisted teachers in calming the situation.

The force added in a statement: “Police were called to a report of an altercation involving a number of teenagers around 1.15pm on Thursday, 2nd February, at an address on Marsh House Avenue in Billingham.

"Officers attended and one person reported a minor injury.”

Bishopton Pupil Referral Unit offers provision to pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4 who do not attend mainstream school.

A spokesperson for the school said: “Police attended Bishopton Pupil Referral Unit on the afternoon of Thursday 2nd February due to an altercation between a group of teenagers. One minor injury was reported. Order was restored and the work of the academy continues.”