Hartlepool: Man charged with murder by counter-terror police

Flowers have been left on Wharton Terrace next to a police cordon

A man has been charged with murder after a 70-year-old died in Hartlepool, counter-terrorism police said.

Terrence Carney was found seriously injured on Tees Street on Sunday morning and died at the scene.

Another man was found with non-life threatening injuries at a property half a mile away.

Ahmed Alid, from Wharton Terrace, has been charged with murder and attempted murder.

The 44-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Tuesday.

He was charged on Monday evening following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and Cleveland Police.

'Understandable concern'

Police were called to a property in Wharton Terrace at around 05:17 BST on Sunday, and found the man with non-life threatening injuries. He remains in hospital.

Shortly after, officers found Mr Carney half a mile away in Tees Street, where he died despite efforts from the emergency services.

Det Ch Supt James Dunkerley, head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, said the force was "satisfied that this was an isolated incident and are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter.

"We are grateful for the support and understanding of the local community during this investigation, which has caused understandable concern among local people."

Deputy Chief Constable Victoria Fuller, from Cleveland Police, added: "I am extremely proud of the bravery of the attending officers, that enabled the incident to be dealt with swiftly.

"We would also like to add our thanks to the local community for their support during this investigation.

"Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Carney, and the second man involved in Sunday's incident."