Three more people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of a man in his 20s in Byker. Northumbria Police officers and forensics teams descended on Orpington Avenue in Walker, Newcastle, today following a suspected assault on Tuesday evening.
New Arrests in Byker Murder Case
Police have confirmed that three further arrests have been made, with two men aged 40 and 33, and a boy aged 16, taken into custody in the Walker area on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. They remain in police custody at this time.
This follows the earlier arrest of three people—two men aged 24 and 22, and a boy aged 16—on Wednesday on suspicion of murder. They have since been released on bail pending further enquiries. The suspected attack occurred just before 7.30pm on Shields Road, and the victim suffered injuries consistent with being caused by a bladed article.
Ongoing Police Presence
There will be a continued police presence in both Byker and Walker as officers work on the investigation and are available to listen to public concerns. Police are urging any witnesses or those with information to come forward.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "A murder investigation remains ongoing after a man sadly died following a suspected assault in Byker on Tuesday (June 16). Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 7.25pm and the victim – a man in his 20s – was found to have sustained serious injuries consistent with being caused by a bladed article.
"Three people – two men aged 24 and 22, and a boy aged 16 – were arrested on suspicion of murder. They have since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries. Three more people – two men aged 40 and 33, and a boy aged 16 – were later arrested in the Walker area on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. They remain in police custody at this time."
How to Help
Officers remain in the Byker and Walker areas to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the public. Witnesses or anyone with information should visit the dedicated webpage: Public Portal. Anyone unable to report this way should send the Force a direct message on social media or call 101, quoting reference number NP-20260616-1033. Members of the public can also share information anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.
