Cleveland Police appeal for information over aggravated burglary in Dormanstown: Picture:STUART BOULTON.
A BURGLAR broke into a house and disturbed a woman inside - leaving her with superficial injuries to her arm, chest and face.
The injuries suffered by the 43-year-old victim, who attended a walk-in centre for treatment, are believed to have been caused by a sharp object.
It happened at around 10.30am on Monday (July 25) at an address on Grinkle Road, Dormanstown, near Redcar.
The suspect is described as a man, around 5ft 1” tall, wearing a black hooded top, dark tracksuit bottoms and grey trainers. His face was covered by his hood.
Anyone with information should call DC Mark Casey of Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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