Cleveland Police Appeals

11/08/2010 Hartlepool

Appeal for witnesses to incident in Yates’, Hartlepool

Police in Hartlepool are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a fractured shoulder following an incident in Yates’ Wine Lodge in the town.

At around 1.30am on Thursday 5th August, there was an altercation between two couples. One of the men pushed the victim to the ground where he injured his shoulder.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact PC Julie Bell of Hartlepool Police Office on 01642 302126.

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11/08/2010 Hartlepool

Appeal for witnesses to collision in Warren Road, Hartlepool

Police in Hartlepool are seeking three people who are believed to have witnessed a collision between a lorry and a car on the afternoon of Thursday 8th July.

The Stan Robinson HGV was parked in Warren Road in the West View area of the town, and a red Vauxhall Corsa parked behind it. The driver of the Corsa then left the car to go into a shop, leaving his elderly mother in the car.

The driver of the lorry then reversed it into the Vauxhall Corsa. Shaken, the elderly lady attempted to get out of the car when the lorry reversed into her again, knocking her to the ground. The lady was treated at the University Hospital of North Tees for swelling and bruising to her leg.

Police are keen to speak to three people, believed to have spoken to the lorry driver at the scene about the incident. They are a white woman in her 20s, with blonde curly hair, wearing a black coat and with a small child, a white man with red hair, wearing a B&Q workman pouch and a white man who was tall and skinny, also wearing a B&Q workman pouch.

The three witnesses are asked to contact PC Holly Angus of Hartlepool Police Office on 01642 302126.

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03/08/2010 Hartlepool

Man dies in traffic collision in Seaton Carew

A man has died following a collision in Seaton Carew yesterday. Dennis King, 78, from the Hartlepool area, passed away this morning at James Cook University Hospital.

The collision occurred on The Front at the junction with Coronation Drive at around 2.40pm on Monday 2nd August and involved a red Vauxhall Vectra which collided with a lamp post and rolled over onto its roof. Two passengers, aged 8 and 12, were treated for minor injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact PC Lee Benson of the Roads Policing Unit on 01642 326326, quoting event number T133221

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19/07/2010 Hartlepool

Police Appeal for Witnesses to Assault, Hartlepool

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which occurred at around 7.30pm on Friday 16th July 2010.

An 11-year-old boy was in the playground on King Oswy Drive in Hartlepool when he was approached by a group of youths – three boys and a girl, aged around 13-14 years old.

The victim was pulled off the ‘tarzie’ swing by the group and punched and kicked. He suffered grazing to his face and bruising to his ribs.

The girl of the group is described as having blonde hair and she was wearing a yellow T-shirt and a purple Air Max jacket. The boys are described as wearing tracksuits and riding BMX bikes.

PC Holly Angus, of Hartlepool Police, said: “This is a terrible attack on a young boy who has been left shaken by the incident. I would urge anyone who may have seen the incident or anyone with any further information to contact police.”

Witnesses can contact PC Holly Angus on 01642 302178 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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19/07/2010 Hartlepool

Appeal for Witnesses After Cat is Attacked By Dog, Hartlepool

Police are appealing for witnesses after a cat was savaged in a seemingly deliberate attack from a dog and a group of youths.

At 12.30am on Friday 16th July 2010, a group of men wearing black hooded tops were seen walking a black Staffordshire bull terrier along St Bees Walk, Hartlepool.

The men were believed to have provoked the dog to attack the small, tabby cat, whilst one of the men was seen stamping on the cats head causing injuries which sadly resulted in the cats death.

PC Hollie Smaldon said: “This was a severe and savage attack which was provoked by the group of youths walking the dog. The cat belonged to the 5 year old daughter of the family and they have been left very distraught by this incident.”

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact PC Hollie Smaldon on 01642 302178 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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06/07/2010 Hartlepool

Residents Urged To Get On-Line For Hartlepool’s First Virtual Ward Meeting

Residents in wards across the south of Hartlepool will be able to chat to neighbourhood leaders from the comfort of their own home by taking part in the town’s first ever virtual meeting.

This virtual meeting allows us to spread the net wider and perhaps reach people who would have not been interested in responding to us by traditional means
Dave ToorInspector

The ‘Community-Click’ pilot gives people the opportunity to ask Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Dave Toor questions about their ward priorities and find out what is happening where they live via an interactive web chat.

The first virtual meeting takes place on Tuesday 13th July between 7pm and 9pm and covers the Owton Manor, Rossmere, Seaton Carew, Greatham and Fens wards.

It forms part of a strategy by Cleveland Police to use a range of methods to feedback to residents about their concerns and find out more about what issues are in communities.

As more and more people have access to the internet ‘Community-Click’ provides another outlet for residents of all ages to get involved in talking about their neighbourhood. It will reach parents who perhaps cannot leave their children to attend a meeting or those who may feel anxious about speaking in a public forum.

It is hoped that the pilot will prove to be a success and will be rolled out to other wards across the town. However Inspector Toor is keen to stress that these virtual meetings are in no way a replacement for regular face-to-face ward meetings and are purely a positive addition to these.

He said: “Community-Click is a great way for us to reach a diverse range of residents, enabling them to ask questions from the comfort of their home environment.

“We are accountable to communities and are committed to responding to their neighbourhood priorities. This virtual meeting allows us to spread the net wider and perhaps reach people who would have not been interested in responding to us by traditional means.

“It is really simple to get involved in the virtual meeting; there is no need to pre-register or log-in, they just need to ask their question. I hope that the pilot is a success so that we can roll it out to the rest of the town.”

Anyone wanting to take part in ‘Community-Click’ can visit the Community-Click page. People can ask questions by visiting the link anytime between 7pm and 9pm. Inspector Toor will endeavour to answer any questions throughout the virtual meeting and will respond at a later date should he need to do any further investigation.

Anyone wanting any further information on how to get involved can call Website Co-ordinator Michael Storey on 01642 301280.

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30/06/2010 Hartlepool

Officers in Hartlepool Applaud Members of the Public Following Fire

Officers in Hartlepool are applauding members of the public after they helped to avert a major fire-related incident.

Police on mobile patrol on 23rd June were flagged down by several people who had seen smoke billowing from an attic window of a property in York Road in the town.

Officers quickly forced entry and found that the fire in the loft area of the three storey home was generating a lot of heat and smoke. The owner of the property, a 58 year-old male, was checked by paramedics at the scene for the effects of smoke inhalation.

Concerned that the fire would quickly spread and for the safety of nearby residents the adjacent properties were evacuated and a road closure was enforced by officers.

Acting Police Sergeant Dave Carter said: “There is no doubt that a combination of the actions of the members of the public and the prompt response of the Emergency Services contributed to preventing a major incident, which could have had far-reaching consequences.

“This is another example of our close working relationship with members of the community to provide us with intelligence so that resources are deployed and utilised effectively.”

The cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious

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29/06/2010 Hartlepool

Theft of Hanging Baskets from Masefield Road, Hartlepool

Officers in Hartlepool are appealing for information relating to the theft of two hanging baskets on Thursday 24th June from a property in Masefield Road in the town.

Officers recovered one of the baskets from a grassed area in Kipling Road but the other has yet to be found. It is described as being handmade and quite distinctive. It is black in colour, made of Wrought Iron and is 16 inches wide. It has a centre spike attached to the bottom of the basket; this spike is used to hang the basket from a bracket.

Anyone with any information relating to the theft is asked to contact PC John Dixon on 01642 3021

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16/06/2010 Hartlepool

Incident in Milton Road, Hartlepool

Police would like to appeal for witnesses to an incident on Milton Road in Hartlepool at around 11.30pm on Saturday 12th June where a man was verbally abused by a group of teenage males and eggs were thrown at the victims’ property.

Anyone who may know who the suspects are or may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Acting Sergeant Ian Raine of Hartlepool Police on 01642 302178 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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