DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Hartlepool man Hemwand Ali Hussain in early September have made two more arrests.

Mr Hussain's body was found in a house on Charterhouse Street on Sunday December 15 

Two men, aged 24 and 33, were arrested in London, with assistance from the Metropolitan Police Service.

The men are currently in custody awaiting questioning, on suspicion of murder.

Three men have already been charged in connection with Mr Hussain's death and a team of detectives continue to work on the investigation.

Anyone who has information which could help police and who has not yet spoken to officers is asked to contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number. 

You can also pass information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers which is offering a reward of up to £10,000 to anyone who contacts them with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible. Their website is at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or you can phone them on 0800 555 111.