Boy stabbed in Hartlepool after gang chase

By Gavin Ledwith
Published 15th Feb 2020, 15:03 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2020, 11:16 BST
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A boy was stabbed after he was chased by a gang following a row while playing football.

The 16-year-old victim needed medical treatment following the attack with an unknown weapon outside The Sports Domes, in Seaton Carew, on Friday, February 14, at 5.30pm.

A Cleveland Police statement said: “The victim had been playing in a football game at The Sports Domes, on Tees Road.

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“After a verbal alternation, the boy was chased out of The Sports Domes by a group of males and was assaulted.

The stabbing took place outside The Sports Domes, in Tees Road, Seaton Carew.The stabbing took place outside The Sports Domes, in Tees Road, Seaton Carew.
The stabbing took place outside The Sports Domes, in Tees Road, Seaton Carew.

“The boy received treatment for his injury at Hartlepool Urgent Care. His injuries are not life threatening.

“Officers would appeal for anyone who may have dash cam footage from anyone dropping off or picking up from The Domes or any witnesses to contact them.”

Contact Detective Constable Steve Ridsdale, from Hartlepool CID, on 101, quoting event number 25194, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or go to www.crimestoppers-uk.org.