Three Arrested in Byker Attack Investigation After Hospitalization
Three individuals have been arrested following an assault in Byker, where a man in his 30s was hospitalized with minor injuries
Byker, Newcastle, Northumbria Police, Assault, Hospital
Byker: So, there was this incident on Shields Road where two men and a woman got arrested. They were involved in an assault that left a man in his 30s needing a trip to the hospital, but thankfully, his injuries were minor.
He’s already been discharged, which is good news. The police said he had injuries that looked like he’d been assaulted. It all went down around 10 am on a Friday, and they even cordoned off the area, including an alleyway nearby.
Now, the three people in custody include a man in his 40s suspected of unlawful wounding, another man in his 30s suspected of affray, and a woman in her 40s who’s suspected of attempted wounding with intent to cause serious harm.
A spokesperson from Northumbria Police mentioned that they responded to the assault report shortly after it happened. They found the man with those minor injuries, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
They reassured everyone that those involved likely knew each other, so there’s no broader risk to the public. Police are still in the area to gather more information and keep folks feeling safe.
If anyone has any info that could help, they’re encouraged to reach out via social media or the police website. They can also call 101 and mention the crime reference number: 000983A/25.
Earlier, the North East Ambulance Service confirmed they sent a crew to the scene. They dispatched an ambulance, a hazardous area response team, and a clinical team leader. One patient was taken to the hospital.
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