Three boys have been arrested after a transgender woman was violently attacked, police said.
The victim received a deep wound to the leg, according to Cleveland Police, who are treating the incident as a hate crime.
Armed police were sent to the scene in Norton Road, Stockton, Teesside, on Tuesday night and the victim, aged in her 20s, was taken to hospital for surgery.
Three boys – aged 12, 14 and 16 – were arrested and are still in police custody, where they are being questioned by officers.
Cleveland Police Assistant Chief Richard Baker said: “No one should have to fear being targeted simply because of who they are.
“Physical violence against a person, or insults made in relation to a person’s gender identity, race, disability or any other difference, is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in our communities.
“Cleveland Police takes all reports of hate crimes and hate crime incidents extremely seriously, as we know the effects of these types of crimes can be traumatic and long-lasting.”
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Officers are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, doorbell and dashboard camera footage.
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