Cleveland Police have launched an urgent manhunt following a violent assault that left a man with significant head injuries in the Grangetown area of Middlesbrough.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening around 10:15 PM on Broadway, where emergency services discovered a male victim requiring immediate medical attention. Paramedics treated the injured man at the scene before transporting him to hospital for further treatment.
Police Appeal for Crucial Evidence
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the altercation or has relevant information to come forward immediately. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with motorists who may have captured the incident on dashcam footage while travelling through the Broadway area during the relevant timeframe.
A police spokesperson confirmed: "We received reports of an assault on Broadway in Grangetown at approximately 10:15 PM on Sunday. A man sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital. Our investigation is ongoing and we're appealing to anyone with information to contact us."
Community Response and Safety Concerns
Local residents have expressed concern following the violent incident in their neighbourhood. The police have reassured the community that they're treating this investigation with the highest priority and have increased patrols in the area.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting the relevant incident number. Alternatively, witnesses can provide information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers.
