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| Eston death: Two men arrested on suspicion of Lee Pettite murder | |
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| Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 22-year-old man in Middlesbrough. | |
| Lee Pettite was found with serious chest injuries in Oakley Walk in Eston at about 17:00 GMT on Tuesday. | Lee Pettite was found with serious chest injuries in Oakley Walk in Eston at about 17:00 GMT on Tuesday. |
| Cleveland Police said they believe Mr Pettite received the injuries in Woodcock Close, where he lived, before staggering to where he was found. | Cleveland Police said they believe Mr Pettite received the injuries in Woodcock Close, where he lived, before staggering to where he was found. |
| Two men aged 22 and 20 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are being questioned by detectives. | |
| Mr Pettite was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he later died. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out later. | Mr Pettite was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he later died. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out later. |
| Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with private CCTV in the area. | Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with private CCTV in the area. |