Man arrested after alleged early morning assault on Ocean Road
By Jason Button
Published 21st Jun 2024, 17:17 BST
Police have confirmed one man was arrested after they were called to the scene.
A man has been arrested in South Tyneside following an incident in the early hours of a weekday on South Shields’ Ocean Road.
Police were called to the incident on the main road in the early hours of Tuesday, June 18 after a man was allegedly punched during an altercation.
He has since been released on bail.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just after 7.30am on Tuesday,June 18, we received a report of a disturbance at an address on Ocean Road in South Shields.
"It was reported that a man had punched a male victim in the head, causing minor injuries.
“Officers attended the scene and arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of assault.
“He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.”