Stockton 'stabbing': Second crime scene in Thornaby linked

Emergency services were called to Stainmore Close on Wednesday evening (June 26) after a man was "stabbed" in the street. 

Cleveland Police launched a murder investigation after the victim - a 23-year-old man - sadly died after being taken to hospital. 

A 28-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident and he remains in police custody on suspicion of murder.

Police on Coral Grove in Thornaby, which has been linked to a murder probe in Stockton (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

A huge cordon was erected across Stainmore Close following the ordeal - with pictures showing white-suited investigators using evidence cones into the night. 

The force has now confirmed that a separate cordon on Coral Grove, in Thornaby - which is roughly three miles away from Stainmore Close - is linked to the probe. 

Pictures taken on Wednesday evening show a police van parked outside of the Thornaby home, which was surrounded by police tape. Officers were also spotted standing guard. 

'It was a massive shock'

The Northern Echo visited the scene on Thursday morning, where residents of the close-knit Stockton estate reacted in shock to the murder probe. 

One 62-year-old neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke to The Echo from her front door: "Police cordoned it off near enough straightaway. My door was open and I was sat in the kitchen.

Police and CSI investigators on Wrensfield Road in Stockton. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

“Someone came in saying have you seen? There’s been a kerfuffle up the road? Two minutes later, police and ambulances came. There were about six to seven police cars - this was about 6.45pm.

“It was halfway down the street and there was a lot of people at the top. We just heard things from word-of-mouth.

“It was a massive shock. You get good and bad on this estate but never anything like this. Nothing this bad. People are great on this estate - if I won the lottery, I don’t think I’d move.

“I love this estate and everyone knows everyone -  everyone looks after each other. It came to about 11 pm before I could sleep as I was thinking about it.”

Another nearby resident added: “We had just heard shouting and then we looked out the window. Police and paramedics arrived quickly after. 

The police cordon in Stockton (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

“I’ve lived here for 28 years, it’s normally alright. It was more of a shock when you see all the tape, that was put up pretty much straight away. We just keep ourselves to ourselves.”

A full statement from Cleveland Police said: "A 23-year-old man has died following an incident in Stockton yesterday evening, Wednesday 26 June 2024.

"The incident happened in Wrensfield Road shortly before 6.40pm, when the victim was stabbed by another man. The 23-year-old victim was taken to hospital, where he sadly died a short time later.

"A 28-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident and he is being held in custody on suspicion of murder. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

"Police will remain at the scene and in the surrounding area for some time while the full circumstances of the incident are established.

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"We thank local residents for their patience and co-operation. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police by dialling 101 and quoting reference number SE24120393."

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Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has further information is asked to contact Cleveland Police by dialling 101 and quoting reference number SE24120393.