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.
9. Information
Northumbria Police has called on anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
11. Police
A Northumbria Police vehicle at the scene on Victoria Road. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
12. Arrest
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton