A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was attacked by a ten-strong gang in Hartlepool - leaving him concussed and suffering from cuts and bruises.
The 22-year-old was assaulted at around 2pm on Saturday, April 25 on Jutland Road where he was repeatedly attacked by around ten males.
A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the assault or anyone with information regarding those involved is asked to contact PC Hollie Smaldon on non-emergency 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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