A man has been charged with the murder of 70-year-old Terence Carney who was killed in Hartlepool on Sunday, as well as attempted murder.

Ahmed Alid, 44, was charged following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and Cleveland police.

The victim was named as Terrence Carne, from Hartlepool and police inquiries suggested he was a passerby, not known to his killer.

The suspected murder took place after an earlier incident involving another man who suffered serious injuries, which is being treated as suspected attempted murder.

Officers found Mr Carney seriously injured in Tees Street after they were called just after 5am on Sunday, half a mile away from Wharton Terrace where he died at the scene despite the efforts of the emergency services.

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Mr Alid will appear before Westminster Magistrates Court this morning.

Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley is the Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East. He said: “This evening’s charges follow a thorough investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and Cleveland Police.

“We are satisfied that this was an isolated incident and are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter.

“We are grateful for the support and understanding of the local community during this investigation, which has caused understandable concern among local people.

“We will continue to work closely with Cleveland Police colleagues to reassure those affected and keep them informed.”

Deputy Chief Constable Victoria Fuller from Cleveland Police added: “I am extremely proud of the bravery of the attending officers, that enabled this incident to be dealt with swiftly.

“We would also like to add our thanks to the local community for their support during this investigation.

“Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Carney, and the second man involved in Sunday’s incident”.

Following the incident, forensic officers were seen working at an address on Wharton Street after Cleveland Police confirmed a major investigation was underway.

A police cordon was erected at the area, and bunches of flowers had been left as a tribute outside a property on Wharton Terrace where police and forensics officers carried out enquiries.

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Many residents expressed confusion as to what had happened. Judith, who lives up one of the streets just off the cordon, told the Echo: “My son phoned me asking what had gone on and I looked out the window and saw the cordon.

“I didn't get to sleep til 1am so whatever has happened must have happened after that because I never heard anything.

“It's quite quiet usually. You don't expect anything like this to happen.”