Pictured: Man, 22, who collapsed and died outside nightclub on Boxing Day night as murder probe continues
- Michael Lee left Goldies Bar in Stockton, Durham, in early hours of Boxing Day
- He was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees after falling ill outside
- The man had collapsed and was later pronounced dead at the hospital
- Two men were arrested on suspicion of murder and released until more inquiries
Michael Lee, 22, (pictured) collapsed and died outside a nightclub in Durham
A 22-year-old man who collapsed and died outside a nightclub in Durham on Boxing Day has been named as Michael Lee.
Michael was treated by paramedics on Stockton High Street, in Stockton, Durham, at around 3.20am after an incident inside Goldies Bar.
He left the nightclub before falling ill outside and collapsing, it has been alleged.
The North East Ambulance Service confirmed they were called the bar at around 3.14am after reports of an ‘unconscious patient’ outside.
Michael was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees where he was pronounced dead.
Two men, aged 27 and 30, were arrested on suspicion of murder and have now been released under investigation pending further inquiries.
Michael Lee, 22, collapsed and died outside Goldie’s Bar (pictured, file image) on Stockton High Street, in Stockton, at around 3.20am on December 27
Cleveland Police have said specially trained officers are continuing to support the man’s family.
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: ‘Enquiries are continuing and police are asking anyone who may have been in Goldie’s Bar at around 3am, who may have witnessed the incident or may have further information, to contact them.’
Anyone with information is urged to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online a www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
