On Air Now

Non-Stop Music

9:00pm - 7:00am

Now Playing

Stereophonics

Pick A Part That's New

Five teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in County Durham

Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in County Durham.

Cleveland Police said officers were called to an address in Egglescliffe Close, Stockton, at around 6.50pm on Saturday, where a 49-year-old man was found dead.

On Sunday, the force said two 18-year-old men, two 17-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man had been arrested overnight on suspicion of murder and taken into police custody.

Police said they were aware of footage circulating on social media relating to the incident and asked members of the public not to share this any further as it could impact legal proceedings.

Anyone with information, CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference SE26005815.

Sky News

(c) Sky News 2026: Five teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in County Durham

More from National News

  • The Business Hour

    Listen again to the latest Business Hour with Tony Delahunty. The show is brought to you in association with Nottingham Trent University and West Notts College.

  • Supporting The Stags

    Mansfield 103.2 is a proud supporter of Mansfield Town Football Club - head to their website for all the latest Stags related news.

  • Send Us A Message

    Want to get in touch with our presenters or our news team? Then a great way to do it is through our website

  • The Mansfield 103.2 Business Club

    Check out our brand new business directory and if you want to join call our sales team now on 01623 646666.

News