Overview
- A street incident on St Paul's Road left 57-year-old Anthony Armstrong critically injured on July 24th and he was later confirmed dead by Cleveland Police on August 3rd.
- Police arrested a local man and 37-year-old Mark James has been charged with manslaughter and was brought before Teesside Magistrates' Court.
- Following a short hearing, James was granted conditional bail and is listed to next appear at Teesside Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 1st.
- Detectives say enquiries remain ongoing and they are asking anyone in the St Paul's Road area from about 2:45–3:00pm on July 24th to contact Cleveland Police with phone, dash‑cam or CCTV footage using reference 146385.
- Anthony’s family have been informed and are receiving specialist support from officers as the case moves through the courts and the police gather evidence that will shape any prosecution.