Four people have been arrested following a stabbing in Darlington yesterday as a man in his 20s remains in hospital after the "targeted" attack.
Louisa Street in Darlington was overwhelmed by police who descended upon the neighbourhood immediately following the incident just after 2pm on Monday (July 30).
Multiple police vehicles blocked off a Premier convenience store and a section of homes further up the road as CSI investigators worked at the scene.
Police previously confirmed that a man sustained a stab wound to the back and was rushed to hospital - but is now in a stable condition as the investigation continues.
A full statement from Durham Constabulary reads: "Four people have been arrested following a stabbing in Darlington yesterday.
"Police were called to Louisa Street at around 2.20pm yesterday (July 29) following reports that a man had been stabbed.
"Officers immediately attended the scene where they found the victim – a man in his twenties – had suffered a single stab wound to the back.
"He was taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, where he remains in a stable condition.
"Four men, aged between 18 and 22, have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.
"Police believe the victim and suspects are known to each other.
"Detective Superintendent Craig Rudd, who is leading the investigation, said: “I know many people in the local area will be shocked by what has happened, and I understand their concerns.
“I would like to reassure them that we believe this incident was not a random attack and that those involved are known to each other.
“We have also increased our patrols in the area to provide further reassurance to local residents.
“A team of officers are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. If you have any information that could assist their investigation, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
"Anyone with any information that could help should call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 209 of July 29.
"Information can also be submitted online at www.durham.police.uk. If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
Those on the street who came out to see what was going on spoke of their sadness after the incident - as many agreed what had happened is typical in the area.
Lisa Murray, 53, has been a resident in this area all her life. She says the area is usually okay and there’s not too much trouble.
She told the Echo: “Generally, it is okay. I have lived around here my whole life.
“I didn’t even hear what happened until the dog started barking.”
Friday, her son, added they heard a “shout” before coming down to see what had happened. They saw the air ambulance land on the adjacent field and captured footage of it descending.
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Lisa Spencer, 46, lives in the area and is visiting family on the street. “First we knew there was a helicopter, we saw it coming across,” she said.
“There’s never a dull moment around here. There is always something going on. If the kids aren’t safe to go out anymore then who is?”
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed they took a patient to hospital and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance added that they attended the scene.
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