Arrests made by Hartlepool Police as part of crackdown on suspected domestic abuse

Four people have been arrested in Hartlepool as part of a wider police crackdown on alleged domestic abuse.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 2nd Dec 2023, 08:43 BST
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They were among 14 suspects detained across the Cleveland Police area as part of the force’s ongoing Operation Artemis.

Speaking about the Hartlepool arrests, Cleveland Police said in a statement on Friday: “The operation focuses on domestic abuse and coincides with 16 days of activism against gender-based abuse.

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“A man has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications.

Hartlepool Police arrested four people as part of a crackdown on alleged domestic abuse.Hartlepool Police arrested four people as part of a crackdown on alleged domestic abuse.
Hartlepool Police arrested four people as part of a crackdown on alleged domestic abuse.

“Another aged 35 has been arrested on suspicion of coercive and controlling behaviour.

“A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

“A 42-year-old man has been arrested after being wanted in connection with five offences, including breach of bail conditions.”

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To report crimes of domestic abuse, go to www.cleveland.police.uk/ and search for “How to report domestic abuse”.

For details of support for victims, search for “Support organisations”.

Hartlepool-based Harbour Support Services can also be contacted 24 hours a day on 3000 202525.