Major incident update - One man stabbed and another in hospital after substance thrown in face
A man is in hospital after being stabbed and another is also receiving medical treatment after having a substance thrown in his face.
The update follows on from an incident which took place at Parker Terrace, Ferryhill, just after 10.30am yesterday (December 17).
Photographs from the scene showed the area taped off by the police and officers in white forensic clothing carrying out investigations.
The Air Ambulance was also called in.
In an updated statement, a Durham Constabulary spokesperson said: “An investigation is ongoing following a serious assault in Ferryhill.
“Officers were called to Parker Terrace just after 10.30am yesterday morning following reports two men had been attacked.
“A 49-year-old man suffered injuries to his eyes when an unknown substance was thrown in his face while the 44-year-old man he was with suffered stab injuries.
“The men were taken to hospital for treatment where they remain.
“An investigation was immediately launched and several enquiries are ongoing.
“Officers are confident that this was a targeted, isolated attack between individuals who are all known to each other and do not believe there is any wider threat to the public.
“Officers would like to thank the community for their support and patience whilst the road was closed as initial enquiries took place.”
The road which was cordoned off has now been reopened.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation, particularly CCTV footage, are urged to call 101 or to use the ‘report it link’ on the Durham Constabulary website.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.