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Two Held in Northern Ireland on Suspicion of Attempted Murder in North Ormesby

Detectives from Cleveland Police are questioning the detainees over the Orme Court attack.

Overview

  • Police said men aged 24 and 31 were taken into custody on Thursday morning in Northern Ireland to be questioned by Cleveland Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
  • The 24-year-old is suspected of attempted murder, possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and possessing an offensive weapon, while the 31-year-old is suspected of attempted murder and assisting an offender.
  • Two 44-year-old men were injured in the November 6 Orme Court incident, with one described as critical but stable and the other having non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Earlier in the inquiry, Dominic Hall, 24, and a 17-year-old were charged with wounding with intent and are due at Teesside Crown Court on December 9 after being remanded.
  • In a separate Hartlepool case, three people — Jennifer Burns, David Halcrow, and John Robbins — face section 18 grievous bodily harm charges with Crown Court dates set for November 20 and December 9 as the investigation continues.