Overview
- A man was found seriously injured in the back lane behind Woods Terrace and taken to hospital in a critical condition after emergency services were called on Saturday, June 27.
- North East Ambulance Service and the Great North Air Ambulance Service sent teams to the scene with a GNAAS critical care unit activated at 1:17pm and arriving at 1:28pm.
- Durham Constabulary opened a suspected-assault investigation under crime reference CRI00690607 and said officers are working to establish how the injuries occurred.
- Two people were arrested in connection with the incident, remained in custody on June 30, and were bailed on July 1 while inquiries continue.
- Police have urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting CRI00690607 or contact Crimestoppers as the victim remains critically ill and investigators gather evidence that may lead to further action.