Police searching for victim after man reports stabbing in town centre

Yahoo

6 days ago

Police are appealing for information to help identify a man who may have been the victim of a stabbing.
The incident was reported shortly after 2pm on Saturday, 26 July, in Guisborough, when a concerned call to police reported that a man had claimed he had been stabbed.
The man was reportedly seen in the Westgate and Upper Garth garden areas, near Guisborough Library and Wetherspoons pub, between 1pm and 2pm.
During this time, the man is said to have approached and spoken to several members of the public, saying he had been stabbed.
Despite conducting multiple lines of enquiry, officers from Cleveland Police have been unable to confirm his identity and are now turning to the public for assistance.
The man is described as white, of slim build, with dark facial hair and believed to be between 40 and 50 years old.
He was last seen wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt, grey joggers, black shoes, and a black and white cap.
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Police are urging anyone who saw the man, spoke to him, or may know who he is, to come forward.
They are also appealing directly to the man himself to make contact with the police to ensure his safety and wellbeing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or provide details via the Cleveland Police website, quoting reference number 139923.