Investigation continues after man stabbed outside Jarrow shop

The incident took place at around 6.30am on Tuesday, August 18, outside the Londis supermarket on Edinburgh Road, Jarrow.

In the aftermath of the assault, which left a man with injuries “consistent with a stabbing”, police launched an investigation.

More than 24 hours on from the crime, officers are continuing their inquires.

A force spokesperson said on Tuesday: “We received a report that a man had been assaulted at an address on Edinburgh Road, Jarrow.

“Officers attended the scene and found a 30-year-old man with injuries consistent with a stabbing. He was taken to hospital.

“An investigation has been launched into the incident and inquiries are ongoing.”

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) dispatched a double-crewed ambulance, along with two hazardous area response teams.

Contact 101, quoting log 633 180820, with any information or visit the Tell Us Something page of the force website.

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