THREE teenagers have been arrested after bricks were hurled at a home in Middlesbrough, leaving a pensioner with a head injury. 

A 79-year-old was briefly knocked out while his wife, 95, narrowly avoided being hurt after a second brick was thrown through a window.

The attack happened in Hemlington on October 30 - known locally as "mischief night".

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Three boys have now been arrested on suspicion of assault.

One male aged 15 was in police custody on Wednesday evening.

Two males aged 13 and 14 have been released under investigation.

Police investigating the incident are appealing for information and a reward of £1,000 has been offered. 

Anyone who knows anything which could assist with the investigation is asked to call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information on this case.

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