Three people have been arrested as part of a murder inquiry launched following the death of a man yesterday teatime.
A 66-year-old man and two women, aged 36 and 55, are being questioned by detectives after a man in his 20s died when trouble flared in the Burbank area of Hartlepool late on Monday afternoon.
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A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Police attended Spurn Walk in Hartlepool at around 4.05pm on Monday May 22, following reports of a violent altercation.
“A man in his twenties sadly died as a result of the incident."
“A murder investigation is underway and three people have been arrested in connection with the incident. All three who were arrested, a 66-year-old man and two women aged 36 and 55, are in police custody.
“Officers remain at the scene continuing enquiries.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information or CCTV footage in the area is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 098287.
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