A 23-year-old man is set to appear in court today charged with murder following an alleged incident in Hartlepool whereby a 55-year-old man suffered serious injuries and sadly later died.

55-year-old Norman Ryan sadly passed away on Friday September 9 at James Cook University Hospital.

Norman had been in the hospital receiving treatment since an alleged incident was reported to police at an address on Troutpool Close around 6:45pm on Wednesday 31st August.

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The 23-year-old man is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 13th September.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 155849 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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