Woman, 40, left fighting for her life after Good Friday ‘stabbing’

A woman has suffered ‘life-threatening injuries’ and is fighting for her life following a suspected stabbing in north-east England.

The 40-year-old was rushed to James Cook University Hospital after she was found with injuries caused by a ‘bladed article’ in Hartlepool, County Durham, yesterday evening.

Two women, both aged 44, and a 41-year-old male have been arrested in connection with the incident, according to police.

Witnesses said a ‘huge crowd’ surrounded the cordon as armed police and paramedics rushed to the scene.

A police cordon was put in place overnight preventing pedestrians or vehicles for using the street where she was found.

A 32-year-old woman who lives near the scene, said: ‘The armed police were here, just as it was starting to get dark. 

‘They were carrying guns, tasers and wearing helmets. They were just outside a house in the street.

‘We were all just stood spectating. You don’t expect something like this to happen on your doorstep.

‘Police have been here since it happened last night. I’ve lived here all my life and you get the daft things, but nothing like this.’

A Cleveland Police spokesman said: ‘Officers were called to a property in Brougham Terrace, Hartlepool, at 8.08pm yesterday (Friday 7 April 2023) after a woman was found with injuries caused by a bladed article.

‘A 40-year-old woman has been taken to James Cook University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

‘Two women, both aged 44, and a 41-year-old male have been arrested in connection with the incident. 

‘Officers remain at the scene while enquiries continue. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 23065580. 

‘Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.’

A North East Ambulance Service spokesman added: ‘We were called at 8.06pm last night (7 April) to attend an incident at a private address in the Hartlepool area.

‘We dispatched a paramedic crew, a doctor, a specialist paramedic and a clinical team leader, who treated one patient on scene before taking them to hospital.’