Police have launched an appeal to speak with two men after a teenager was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

This comes after a man, 35, was seriously injured following an incident at an address in Hubbard Walk, Middlesbrough, at around 8:20pm on Friday (May 17) where the victim was shot at with a firearm.

He remains in hospital receiving treatment.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in custody being questioned.

Police are looking to speak with Nathan Blagg, 25, and Michael Kinlan, 22 in relation to the incident – and have released images of the pair.

The Northern Echo: Michael Kinlan Credit: CLEVELAND POLICEThe Northern Echo: Nathan Blagg Credit: CLEVELAND POLICE

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Officers investigating an incident in Middlesbrough in which a 35-year-old man was seriously injured have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder and he is currently in custody being questioned.

“The incident happened around 8.20pm on Friday 17th May at an address in Hubbard Walk, when the victim was shot at with a firearm. He remains in hospital receiving treatment.

“Police are still looking for two other men they would like to speak to regarding the incident.

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“They are Nathan Blagg, 25, and Michael Kinlan, 22. Both (pictured) are from Middlesbrough.

“Anyone who thinks they might have seen Nathan or Michael is urged to get in touch with Cleveland Police by dialling 101.

“If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111.”