Hartlepool murder investigation after bodies of two men found at property - woman arrested

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after the bodies of two men were found in a home.

The men were found at an address on Eaglesfield Road, in the Brierton area of Hartlepool on Friday morning, police said. A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. A police cordon was still in place at the entrance to a cluster of homes on Eaglesfield Road, near the former Hourglass pub, on Sunday.

The ages and names of the men found has not yet been released by police.

The force said in a statement on Sunday afternoon: “Police were called to a property on Eaglesfield Road in Hartlepool around 11.40pm on Friday, March 15, where sadly the bodies of two males were located. Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

“Family members of the men have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Our thoughts remain with them at this extremely difficult time.

“A woman aged in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has now been bailed whilst enquiries continue. Police are carrying out high visibility reassurance patrols in the area and these will continue over the coming days.”

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Two police cars and a scenes of crime van remained on the scene on Sunday as officers carried out inquiries in the surrounding area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 047584.