Police investigating a suspected murder and attempted murder have been pictured searching a property as cordons remain in place across Hartlepool.

Cleveland Police confirmed they are investigating the death of one man and the assault of another in the early hours in the Tees Street area.

Forensic officers were seen working at an address on Wharton Street this evening after Cleveland Police confirmed a major investigation was underway.

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Counter-terror officers have been called in to assist and a man, 44, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

The Northern Echo: Forensics officers have been photographed outside an address on Wharton Street.Forensics officers have been photographed outside an address on Wharton Street. (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: A cordon remains in place outside the property.A cordon remains in place outside the property. (Image: NNP)

A man, who has not yet been named, was found dead in the town in the early hours of this morning. First-responders were called shortly before 5.45am.

Tonight, cordons remain in place across the town Cleveland Police confirming it was searching a property in the area.

The Northern Echo: A large part of the town centre is cordoned off.A large part of the town centre is cordoned off. (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: A Cleveland Police station is within the cordon area.A Cleveland Police station is within the cordon area. (Image: NNP)

Forensic officers were seen at the property on Wharton Street – one of several areas remaining under cordon.

The Northern Echo: The property on Wharton Street.The property on Wharton Street. (Image: NNP)

In a statement released this evening a force spokesperson said: “Cleveland Police are investigating the death of a man and the assault of another in the early hours of Sunday 15 October 2023 in the Tees Street area of Hartlepool.

“A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody.

The Northern Echo: Officers guard the cordon as they have done since this morning.Officers guard the cordon as they have done since this morning. (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: A property on Wharton Street, away from the town centre, is also cordoned off.A property on Wharton Street, away from the town centre, is also cordoned off. (Image: NNP)

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“Due to initial inquiries into the circumstances of the incident, Cleveland Police are working with Counter Terrorism Policing North East on the investigation. Counter Terrorism Policing has deployed its specialist capabilities to help establish what happened. 

The Northern Echo: A third cordon on the intersection of York Road and Victoria Road.A third cordon on the intersection of York Road and Victoria Road. (Image: NNP)

“It is not believed that there is any outstanding threat to the public and the local community connected to this incident.

“A cordon remains in place and a search is ongoing at a property in the area.”