Flowers and balloons at Fonteyn Court honor a 28-year-old man. Police investigate the Hemlington death as murder.
Flowers and balloons at Fonteyn Court honor a 28-year-old man. Police investigate the Hemlington death as murder.

Floral tributes mark Hemlington murder victims death in Middlesbrough
A man was likely stabbed there early that morning. Though medics tried to save him, it was too late, and he died nearby from major injuries. The street is now blocked off by police.
Investigators are gathering evidence at the location. Cleveland Police say they’re treating it as murder. Bouquets honor the 28-year-old victim, and heart-shaped balloons are also present near the flowers.
The victim’s family knows about what happened. Specialist officers now support them during this hard time. Police have not yet released the man’s name, but officers are talking to neighbors for information.
Police are asking for CCTV and doorbell footage. Matt Hollingsworth is a senior investigating officer, and he wants to hear from anyone who saw the stabbing. He is keen for people to share their knowledge.
Hollingsworth understands the local community is worried. He wants to assure people police are working hard and seek to find the person responsible fast. More police will patrol the area, and people with worries can speak to an officer.
A man was likely stabbed there early that morning. Though medics tried to save him, it was too late, and he died nearby from major injuries. The street is now blocked off by police.
Investigators are gathering evidence at the location. Cleveland Police say they’re treating it as murder. Bouquets honor the 28-year-old victim, and heart-shaped balloons are also present near the flowers.
The victim’s family knows about what happened. Specialist officers now support them during this hard time. Police have not yet released the man’s name, but officers are talking to neighbors for information.
Police are asking for CCTV and doorbell footage. Matt Hollingsworth is a senior investigating officer, and he wants to hear from anyone who saw the stabbing. He is keen for people to share their knowledge.
Hollingsworth understands the local community is worried. He wants to assure people police are working hard and seek to find the person responsible fast. More police will patrol the area, and people with worries can speak to an officer.