Two Arrested as Police Respond to Disorder at Hartlepool Properties..
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Two arrested after Hartlepool protests escalate into alleged robbery and property attack…
29th August 2026
Two people have been arrested after large groups gathered outside separate properties in Hartlepool, leaving a man injured and a home damaged while children were inside.
Cleveland Police said officers were first called to an address in the town on Friday, August 28, following reports that a group had gathered while claiming to be taking part in a peaceful protest.
During the incident, a 29-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and racially abused before a bag was stolen from him.
He was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees, where he remained overnight to receive treatment.
A 54-year-old Hartlepool man has since been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remained in police custody at the time of Cleveland Police’s statement.
Officers were then called to a second Hartlepool address at approximately 12.30pm on Saturday, August 29, believed to be in Bruntoft Avenue in the West View Estate of Hartlepool. Police said rocks and bricks were thrown at the property, smashing its windows while children were present inside & a group of people had gathered outside the address.
A 46-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of their duty and was taken into police custody.
A number of people have also been issued with Section 50 requirements in connection with alleged anti-social behaviour.
Section 50 of the Police Reform Act 2002 allows officers to require a person’s name and address where they reasonably believe that person has engaged, or is engaging, in anti-social behaviour. Failing to provide those details, or providing false information, can amount to a criminal offence.
Cleveland Police said officers would remain in the area to provide a highly visible presence and reassurance to residents, with additional patrols expected to continue over the coming days.
Superintendent Paul Richardson said police would facilitate peaceful and lawful protest but warned that violence and criminal behaviour would be dealt with “appropriately and robustly”.
He added: “We will not tolerate incidents such as these, where groups of people target individuals and cause people harm or destroy property. Anyone who carries out this type of mindless behaviour can expect to be arrested and put before the courts.”
Anyone with concerns or information about either incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police by calling 101.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
