Three further arrests have been made in connection with the death of 26-year-old Lewis Bell, police have confirmed.
Officers from Cleveland Police arrested a 23-year-old man linked with their investigation into Mr Bell's death, which happened on Thursday, September 19.
Police were called to Hills Drive in Stockton in the early hours of September 19, where Lewis Bell, 26, died at the scene.
Several other people have already been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Mr Bell - with police confirming the new arrests in the early hours of Friday (September 27).
Alongside the arrest of the man, 23, on Westerton Green in Hardwick, Stockton, Cleveland Police also said that a man and a woman were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Police and CSI teams have been spotted on Westerton Green on Friday, which is believed to be linked to the arrest in the early hours.
A police force spokesperson said that all three people arrested were taken to police custody where they will be questioned.
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In the aftermath of Mr Bell's death, his dad, Martin, paid tribute to him, saying: “He was loved massively and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
“He was a loving and doting Dad, son, brother, cousin and friend to many.
“As a family, we are devastated.”
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