Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11:30hrs
A 17-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Hemlington overnight. Police were called to Phoenix Park at approximately 12:40 am this morning (Wednesday, April 30th) following reports of the teenager suffering from multiple knife wounds.
In connection with the incident, Cleveland Police have arrested two individuals on suspicion of attempted murder.
A 17-year-old boy is also being held on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, while an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Both are currently in police custody for questioning.
A police scene remains in place on Phoenix Park and the surrounding area as detectives continue their enquiries into the serious assault.
Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth, from Cleveland Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET), urged the public to come forward with any information.
“Our investigation is in the early stages with various enquiries ongoing,” he stated. “As part of those enquiries, I am appealing to anyone who has information, was in the area at the time and may have seen or heard anything that could help the investigation or has CCTV or dash cam footage, to get in touch.”
DI Hollingsworth added that local officers will be conducting house-to-house enquiries and actively patrolling the area to provide reassurance to the community, encouraging anyone with concerns to speak to them.
Police are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage from the vicinity of Phoenix Park around the time of the incident to submit it via the online portal:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 076031, or to visit their website. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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