Five teenagers have been apprehended on suspicion of homicide following the discovery of a deceased man in Stockton. Cleveland Police responded to a call at Egglescliffe Close in Hardwick around 6:50 pm on Saturday, where the 49-year-old man was found deceased.

According to TeessideLive, a 19-year-old male, two 18-year-old males, and two 17-year-old boys were taken into custody overnight on suspicion of murder. Witnesses noted a significant police presence on Sunday morning, with a portion of a car wash and bushes cordoned off since approximately 8:00 pm the previous evening.

In an official statement, Cleveland Police confirmed the arrests, stating that the individuals were apprehended in connection with the incident. The authorities also cautioned against the dissemination of related social media footage to avoid prejudicing legal proceedings and encouraged the submission of any relevant footage anonymously.

Individuals possessing information, CCTV footage, or doorbell camera recordings related to the case are urged to reach out to Cleveland Police by dialing 101 and quoting reference SE26005815. Stay updated on this developing story by signing up for email alerts on major news stories.