TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an assault in a pub.

ClevelandPolice were called to The Roundel pub on Mitchell Avenue in Thornaby at around 9.15pm last night following a report that a man had been assaulted.

A police spokeswoman said: "The man was taken by ambulance to James Cook Hospital where he was sadly later pronounced dead.

"A murder investigation has been launched and two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, they remain in police custody.

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"A cordon has been put in place and officers remain at the scene. Investigations are at an early stage as detectives work to piece together what happened.

"Officers have spoken to a number of people in the pub but are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on the non-emergency number 101. People can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

  • The two men in custody are 18 and 39 and are from Middlesbrough