Five teenagers arrested after a 49-year-old man was found dead in Stockton, County Durham, police confirm
Five Teenagers Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in County Durham
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead inside a house in County Durham.
Cleveland Police were called to an address on Egglescliffe Close in Stockton at around 6:50 PM on Saturday, January 10. A 49-year-old man was found dead at the scene.
A 19-year-old man, two 18-year-old men, and two 17-year-old boys have been taken into police custody, according to a spokesperson.
A witness reported seeing four police vehicles at the scene.
The police stated that footage related to the incident is circulating on social media and asked the public not to share it further.
A spokesperson said: “We are aware of footage relating to this incident circulating around social media sites. Please do not share this footage any further, as this could impact on legal proceedings. You can upload footage anonymously.”
Anyone with information, CCTV, or doorbell footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference SE26005815.
Egglescliffe Close is a residential street in the Hardwick area of northern Stockton. It connects with Elton Close and is near Durham Road, the A177.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Egglescliffe Close, Stockton |
| Time of Incident | 6:50 PM |
| Date | January 10 |
| Victim’s Age | 49 years old |
| Arrested Individuals | 1 x 19-year-old, 2 x 18-year-olds, 2 x 17-year-olds |
| Police Contact | Call 101, reference SE26005815 |
