A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and motoring offences after an incident in Hartlepool.

Police were called to Maxwell Road just before 4.15am on Tuesday.

A 21-year-old man was found with serious injuries to both legs. He was taken to James Cook University Hospital.

Four people were arrested in connection with the alleged incident – three men aged 29, 47 and 27 and a 23-year-old woman.

The 29-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, driving a motor vehicle with no license and driving a motor vehicle with no insurance.

The 23-year-old woman and the 27 and 47-year-old man have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or pass information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800 555 111