An appeal has been launched after multiple men wielding weapons allegedly burgled a North East address and stole a large quantity of cash.

Cleveland Police are appealing for information after an "aggravated burglary" on Dunoon Road, Hartlepool, at around 2:30am on Tuesday (April 4).

Police have said males entered the property with weapons and a large amount of cash was stolen.

No one was injured in the incident.

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Police have confirmed a 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The incident happened on Dunoon Road around 2:30am on Tuesday 4th April, where males entered with weapons and a large amount of cash was stolen.

"Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

"A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and he was bailed whilst enquiries continue."

The first male is believed to be aged in his late teens, 5ft 10, wearing a black puffer jacket, black joggers and a face covering. He had blue eyes and spoke with a Manchester accent.

The second male wore all black clothing and a balaclava. He is described as being around 5ft tall.

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The third male was wearing a grey jacket, black bottoms and black shoes, he was wearing a balaclava and appeared to be “young” and around 5ft 10 tall.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Rebecca Bessford on 101, quoting incident number 063068.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonyously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.