THREE people have been arrested after an assault and burglary in Hartlepool.

During the early hours of Tuesday, January 19 at 4.45am, police attended a report of an alleged incident on Cameron Road in Hartlepool.

A male aged 30 was reportedly assaulted during the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries and later released.

Three people were arrested at the scene.

A man aged 28 was arrested and charged with burglary and inflicting grievous bodily harm and handling stolen goods and a woman aged 21 was arrested and charged with the same burglary and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

They both appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court Wednesday, January 10.

A 15 year girl was also arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and assault by beating and has been released with bail conditions.

If you have any information about this reported incident contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 009487.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.