Two arrested in connection with murder investigation

Police remained at the scene for several hours after the alleged attack

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old man after a van was "intentionally driven" at the victim.

The man was hit by the the van shortly before 23:35 GMT on Friday on Myton Way, in Ingleby Barwick, in Stockton-on-Tees.

Cleveland Police said two other people were "seriously injured" in the suspected attack.

A 29-year-old man and a 66-year-old man, both from Ingleby Barwick, have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Officers believe that a white Citroen Berlingo van was intentionally driven towards a group of people on the footpath near the junction with Myton Way and The Rings.

The driver left the scene before officers arrived.

The van that was believed to have been involved in the attack was found abandoned nearby.

Cleveland Police said: "There is nothing to suggest this is a terror-related incident."

The alleged attack took place on Myton Way at the junction with The Rings

Myton Way was closed for several hours while officers examined the scene but the road has now reopened.

The victim has yet to be identified and the two suspects remain in police custody.

The force is appealing to the public for more information.