Delivery Driver Dies: Two Men Arrested and Charged
Fatal Incident in Handley Street
Gary Peter Hepworth, 43, and Joseph Henry Niles, 41, were arrested after a delivery driver tragically died in the Handley Street area on Sunday morning.
Manslaughter and Theft Charges
Hepworth, from Hartlepool, and Niles, from Peterlee, face manslaughter and theft charges over the shocking incident.
Assault on Police Officer
Hepworth is also charged with assault causing actual bodily harm after injuring a police officer during his arrest.
Custody and Court Appearance
The pair remain in police custody and will appear at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
