06/10/2015

Police Continue To Investigate Suspicious Death Of Man In North Tyneside

Police are continuing their investigation into the suspicious death of a man in North Tyneside.

Emergency services were called to an address in David Street, Wallsend, at 8:05pm on 05 October following reports that a man had been discovered with head injuries in the street.

The 39-year-old victim received medical treatment at the scene and was taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary.

He died a short time later.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

It is believed the suspect and the victim are known to each other, Northumbria Police said.

Detective Chief Inspector John Bent said the force wants to hear from anyone who was in the area of David Street or heard anything suspicious earlier that evening.

(LM/CD)

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