Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
National
Sophie Finnegan

Police appeal for information after man taken to hospital following suspected assault in Seaham

Officers are appealing for information after a man was taken to hospital following a suspected assault in County Durham.

Durham Constabulary was called to Church Street in Seaham shortly after 7pm following reports that a man had been assaulted. Paramedics from the North East Ambulance Service also attended the scene and took the man to hospital.

The force is now appealing for anyone with information on the suspected assault to get in touch with them and reminded the public that information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers.

Read more: Man arrested after 'credible threat' to city hall sees council in Sunderland abandon building while police cordon scene

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "Police are investigating a suspected assault which took place in Seaham yesterday evening (October 11).

"Officers were called to Church Street shortly after 7pm following reports that a man had been assaulted. Paramedics also attended and took the man to hospital.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 377 of October 11. Alternatively, information can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Read next:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.