Terrifying Burglary in Middlesbrough Leaves Woman Injured

Masked Gang Smash Their Way Inside

A woman was left with facial injuries after a vicious aggravated burglary on Nesham Road, Middlesbrough, last Thursday, 29 December. Five men, all dressed in dark clothes and balaclavas, smashed windows at around 4:13pm before forcing their way inside.

Violent Attack, No Loot Taken

The gang assaulted the female occupant and caused more damage inside the property. Despite the violent ordeal, they fled empty-handed in a blue vehicle, police reported.

Police Urge Public to Help

Cleveland Police are hunting the attackers and want anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage, or any information to come forward. Detective Constable Yasmeen Hussain from Middlesbrough CID is leading the inquiry.

  • Call 101 quoting incident number 233406
  • Contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at orlo.uk/iz72W or call 0800 555 111

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