Woman found on fire in Middlesbrough street 'critical but stable'

Witnesses reported seeing residents from surrounding properties in the Middlesbrough street rushing to the aid of the woman after being alerted by the screams of a man, believed to be her husband.

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Several people came to the aid of the woman, who was outside of her Acklam Road home on Tuesday.

She reportedly suffered burns during an incident at the property, said to have happened at around 12.40pm.

Cleveland Police have also confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident

A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers were called to a report of an incident whereby a woman had suffered serious burns at an address on Acklam Road in Middlesbrough at 12.40pm yesterday, Tuesday, November 13.

"A 35-year-old woman was taken to James Cook University Hospital and then transferred to the RVI Hospital in Newcastle with injuries which are described as ‘life-threatening’. She remains there in a ‘critical but stable’ condition.

"A 34-year-old man who had also suffered serious burn injuries, although not believed to be life-threatening, continues to receive treatment at James Cook University Hospital.

"Enquiries are ongoing, however, officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this time."

Several police vehicles remained at the scene on Tuesday night, with an officer stationed outside the semi-detached house, which is close to the Master Cooper pub.

A spokeswoman for the North East Ambulance Service said three double-crewed ambulances and one hazard response crew had attended.

A spokesman for Cleveland Fire Brigade confirmed that two appliances had gone to the scene from Middlesbrough and Coulby Newham stations following reports of a house fire.

He said the fire had been out upon their arrival.