A man is in hospital with serious injuries after he was attacked with a weapon while out walking his dog.
The 34-year-old victim was walking his dog at the rear of St John’s Close on Queens Park in Stockton at around 10.30pm on Tuesday when he was approached by a man who demanded he hand over his phone.
He was then assaulted with a bladed weapon, leaving him with serious injuries to his buttocks and arm. He was also punched, causing a cut to his forehead.
The suspect then made off without the phone.
The victim is undergoing treatment at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and is described as being in a “stable” condition.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault.
The suspect is described as a white male, around 6ft 3in tall, of stocky build, around 34 years old with short, dark hair and wearing dark shorts and a white vest.
Any witnesses or anyone with further information is asked to contact DC Richard Brocklesby on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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