Teenage gang hunted over assaults which left two victims seriously injured
The first attack happened in Wellfield Road, Benwell, at its junction with Canning Street, shortly before 8pm yesterday.
A 25-year-old man was approached from behind by a gang of three or four teenagers and attacked.
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He is currently in the city's Royal Victoria Infirmary, in what police described as "a non-life-threatening condition".
The second attack happened shortly afterwards in Ellesmere Road.
Police believe the same group assaulted a 27-year-old, leaving him with a broken jaw.
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Hide AdThe gang were in their late teens, and is thought to have comprised two or three males and one female.
It is possible they may have been armed with a weapon of some kind.
Inquiries are ongoing into the attacks, and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 979 22/01/17.