Emergency services were called to Victoria Road in the town shortly before 4am on Tuesday, to reports of concern for a man. On arrival, he was found to have suffered injuries consistent with a bladed article and was later pronounced dead by paramedics. We were on the scene later on Tuesday as Northumbria Police confirmed a murder investigation had been launched in the area and forensics officers arrived. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Here are the first pictures from the scene.
2. Inquiry
Emergency services were called to the area in the early hours of Tuesday. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
3. Forensics
The forensic team arrives at Victoria Road on Tuesday. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
4. Investigation
Northumbria Police said on Tuesday that inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances around the man's death - but the force believes it to be suspicious. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton