A man who was allegedly murdered in Byker has been identified as Gino Robb, police have confirmed. Officers are renewing their appeal for information and urging witnesses who may have spotted an electric motorbike to come forward as the murder investigation continues.
Incident Details
Shortly after 7:25 PM on Tuesday, June 16, police received reports of a suspected assault on Shields Road in the Byker area. Emergency services responded and found 25-year-old Gino Robb from Newcastle suffering from serious stab wounds. He was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
Arrests Made
Detectives from Northumbria Police launched a murder investigation. Two men aged 24 and 22, along with a 16-year-old boy, were arrested on suspicion of murder but have since been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Three additional individuals—two men aged 40 and 33, and another 16-year-old boy—were arrested in the Walker area on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. The 40-year-old has been released on bail, while the 33-year-old and the 16-year-old remain in custody.
Police Appeal
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Atherton of the Major Investigation Team stated: “Our thoughts remain with Gino’s family and loved ones. We continue to offer support and ask that their privacy be respected. Our investigation is ongoing, and we are conducting a wide range of enquiries. We remain in Byker and Walker to reassure the community during this unsettling time.”
He added: “We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw two people on an electric motorbike believed to have entered Shields Road from Grace Street minutes before the incident, then heading back along Shields Road into Grace Street. We also seek CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage from these areas around that time.”
Witnesses or those with information should visit the dedicated webpage, message the force on social media, or call 101, quoting reference NP-20260616-1033. Anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their website.
