Police officers helped save a man who was bleeding heavily following a stabbing in Hartlepool. Just after 7pm on Tuesday, the Hartlepool Response Team was called to Glastonbury Walk in the Throston area of the town. A 62-year-old had suffered an arterial bleed and was losing a lot of blood.

PCs McDonald and Chatterton stepped in and stemmed the bleed using the victim’s own belt as a tourniquet. Cleveland Police said their actions managed to save the man’s life.

He was taken to hospital where he is expected to undergo surgery. A 45-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Response Chief Inspector for Hartlepool Police, Nick See said: "Last night, PC McDonald and PC Chatterton took quick action, which ultimately contributed to saving the man’s life

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