Police cordon off Hartlepool road after man taken to hospital following concerns for his welfare

North East Ambulance Service attended an incident in Stockton Road shortly after 3am following concerns of a man’s welfare.

Stockton Road near the Burn Valley roundabout has been sealed off by police and remains closed this morning – although police are yet to confirm the cordon is linked to the same incident.

A spokesman for the North East Ambulance Service said: "We attended an incident in Stockton Road, Hartlepool, at 3.10am this morning following concerns of a man’s welfare.

"We dispatched a double crewed ambulance, a specialist paramedic and a medicar.

"One patient was transported to James Cook Hospital.”

The man’s condition and any injuries is not yet known.

The Medicar is a joint initiative involving Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS).

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