A MAN in his 50s has died after being involved in an alleged altercation in Hartlepool on Friday (May 27) – which has seen two people arrested in connection with the incident.

Police were called to the scene of an altercation near York Road/Gainford Street in the town at around 2.10pm.

Emergency units from the North East Ambulance Services also attended the incident and gave medical treatment to a 59-year-old man at the scene, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Investigations are ongoing into the alleged altercation that took place in Hartlepool, with police confirming that a man and woman, both aged in their forties, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The man has been bailed whilst enquiries continue, and the woman has been released under investigation whilst enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “The man’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and our thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time.

Officers have also appealed to any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage of an altercation involving the occupants of two vehicles – a black Vauxhall Mokka and a silver Hyundai Ioniq - to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 090023.

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