A woman has been stabbed in Hardwick Green Park
COPS have launched a manhunt for two men after a woman was stabbed in a “targeted attack” in broad daylight in a park.
The woman, aged in her 50s, is said to have been approached by a male suspect in Hardwick Green Park, Stockton-on-Tees, at around 1.40pm today, May 3.
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The woman was stabbed at around 1.40pm in Hardwick Green Park, Stockton-on-Tees Credit: Google
The man was described as wearing dark clothing and a face covering.
He is thought to have been accompanied by a man on a bicycle.
The first man is said to have attacked the woman with a knife before both men fled to a wooded part of the park.
The woman suffered a stab wound which is not believed to be life-threatening.
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Detectives are now hunting for the two men in connection to the stabbing which Cleveland Police said was a “targeted assault”.
Officers have reassured locals that the assailants do not present a threat to the wider community.
Pictures shared online show a police cordon in place around a small section of the park, near to houses and a tower block.
On April 20, a woman was dragged to the floor near the park’s play area before she managed to escape, although it is not known if there is any connection between the two attacks.
Detective Sergeant Paul Edmonds, from Stockton CID, said: “I understand this incident may cause some concern, however, this appears to have been a targeted assault with no threat to the wider community.
“Detectives are carrying out several lines of enquiries and are urging anyone who was in the park at the time and saw what happened to contact the police.
“Similarly, we’d like to hear from anyone with any relevant dash cam or CCTV footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 083578. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.
