Woman arrested after man is stabbed in leg in Seaham

A woman has been arrested in connection with a disturbance in a seafront property which left a man needing treatment for stab wounds to his leg.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 1st Jun 2021, 15:05 BST
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Durham Constabulary officers responded to reports of a suspected assault at an address on North Terrace, Seaham, as the Bank Holiday weekend got under way.

A force spokesperson confirmed today, Tuesday, June 1: “A man in his 30s was treated at the scene with stab wound injuries to his leg.

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"Officers arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, she has since been released on bail.”

Durham Constabulary said the incident happened inside a property in North Terrace in Seaham.Durham Constabulary said the incident happened inside a property in North Terrace in Seaham.
Durham Constabulary said the incident happened inside a property in North Terrace in Seaham.

“Inquires are ongoing.”

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The incident happened at at 5.40pm on, Friday, May 28.

Anyone with information which could help officers with the ongoing investigation into the suspected assault is asked to contact Durham Constabulary via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Details can also be passed on to the force online via its website https://www.durham.police.uk.

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