Mystery continues over man found unconscious at the side of a road in Jarrow
Police were called to Grange Road in Jarrow just before 7am on Wednesday after being called to the area by an ambulance crew.
A 53-year-old man was found seriously injured and was taken to a hospital in Newcastle.
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Hide AdRead more: Residents schock at man discovered unconscious at the side of a Jarrow roadMeanwhile, officers are still trying to piece together how the man came to be injured at the side of the road and are appealing for the public's help.
A police spokesman said: “Inquiries are still ongoing to establish how the man sustained these injuries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 139 260918.