Police are appealing for information from witnesses at the scene of a reported stabbing at a petrol filling station early today (Saturday October 12).

A man in his thirties was found with serious stab wounds at the Hollybush Shell service station in Thornaby, on Teesside, at 5.30am.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment for his injuries.

Police remain at the scene, on Thornaby Road, and the vicinity of the service station has been taped off, as forensic officers comb the forecourt and the genmeral vicinity.

(Image: Terry Blackburn) Three private vehicles were said to be within the taped-off cordon as investigations got underway.

(Image: Terry Blackburn) A Cleveland Police statement said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident at Hollybush service station in Thornaby earlier today, Saturday 12 October 2024.

(Image: Terry Blackburn)“The incident happened at around 5.30am, and upon arrival at the scene, officers found a man in his thirties with serious stab wounds.

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“The victim has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

“Officers remain at the scene and in the area while enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to officers is asked to contact Cleveland Police via 101 and pass on any information to the control room.