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Police Name Macaulay Branighan in Fatal Stockton Stabbing as Third Suspect Held on Murder Suspicion

Detectives urge witnesses to share CCTV or doorbell footage quoting reference 196268 to assist the inquiry.

Overview

  • The 27-year-old died in hospital on Wednesday, October 15, three days after the attack at Westerton Green on the Hardwick estate in Stockton.
  • A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  • Two men aged 22 and 24, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
  • The victim’s family has released a photograph, is being supported by specially trained officers, and has requested privacy.
  • Emergency responders, including an air ambulance and crime scene investigators, attended the scene, and information can be shared via 101 quoting 196268 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.