A man in his 30s was taken to hospital on Sunday evening with injuries to his head and chest thought to be as a result of a stabbing. The police confirmed they had been alerted to the incident by North East Ambulance Service at 8.40pm on Sunday.
Incident on Crawley Avenue
The man was found injured in Crawley Avenue, Hebburn. A Northumbria Police spokesperson confirmed he had injuries to his head and chest - and that after being taken to hospital he was later discharged.
Officers have been in the Hebburn area carrying out enquiries and to reassure the local community. Northumbria Police are also looking for anyone with further information to contact the force.
Police appeal for information
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 8.40pm on Sunday (August 23) we received a report via the ambulance service that a man was injured on Crawley Avenue in the Hebburn area.
“Emergency services attended the scene and the man – aged in his 30s – was found to have sustained injuries to his head and chest consistent with being stabbed. He was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries and was later discharged.
“Officers are investigating the report and remain in the area to carry out enquiries and reassure those in the local community. Anyone with information should send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website.
“For those unable to make contact via those ways, call 101. Please quote reference number NP-20260823-1053.”
