Man dies on road of UK city as girl arrested and manhunt launched for second suspect
A man was found with significant injuries in Eston at around 11pm on Saturday, May 23, and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Cleveland Police have launched a murder investigation
Police cordons are in place in the area today(Image: Teesside Live)
A woman has been arrested and a murder inquiry has been sparked following an incident in Eston on Saturday evening.
The force received a call from a member of the public at around 11pm on Saturday, May 23, officers attended Ayton Crescent, where a man was found with significant injuries. He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Cleveland Police made one arrest having received assistance from the National Police Air Service. A 39-year-old woman has been detained and remains in police custody, with enquiries ongoing to locate a second suspect. Police will remain at the scene on Ayton Crescent, with cordons in place, while the investigation continues.
There will be an enhanced and visible police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the community. Superintendent Daryll Tomlinson, who has led the investigation overnight, said: “This is a fast-moving investigation, and we have quickly made an arrest. I would like to thank members of the public who have come forward with information, as well as the National Police Air Service for their support through the night.
“I would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident, with no wider risk to the public. Officers will remain at the scene in Ayton Crescent, and there will be an increased presence in the area.
“If you have any information that could assist this investigation, please contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference SE26098497 , or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.”
It comes after a social media sensation was brutally gunned down in the street, mirroring the tragic end her partner met three years prior.
Francisca Roberta “Robertinha” de Jesus Silva was sat in a neighbour’s doorway on Thursday (May 14) evening when two individuals pulled up on a motorbike.
Eyewitnesses report that she attempted to flee, but the assailants opened fire, letting off several shots.
Robertinha, just 21, was hit in the head, leg and back, and tragically died at the scene in Coelho Neto, Brazil. The culprits made a swift getaway after the shooting, as reported by NeedToKnow. Police later tracked down one of the suspects, leading to a gunfight.
He was shot and died at the scene. He was reportedly already under investigation for involvement in other murders in the area.
A second suspect, aged 17 and believed to be the driver of the motorbike, is still on the run.
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