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Nine Arrested After Chester-le-Street Stabbing, All Bailed as Police Seek Witnesses

The victim sustained a leg wound on Fifth Avenue on Saturday before being taken to hospital.

Overview

  • Durham Police arrested nine people aged 24 to 46 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident.
  • All nine were taken into custody and later released on bail pending further enquiries, according to a police spokesperson.
  • Emergency services were called at about 12:45pm on Saturday, February 14, to Fifth Avenue in Chester-le-Street.
  • North East Ambulance Service said one male patient was treated at the scene and taken to hospital for further treatment.
  • Police appealed for information from witnesses, asking callers to dial 101 and quote incident reference 180 of February 14 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.