Claims that a person was stabbed during an incident on Clayton Street in Newcastle city centre are false, ChronicleLive can confirm. Northumbria Police has confirmed that no attack took place, despite speculation on social media.
Emergency response and police confirmation
A video shared on Facebook showed several police cars in the vicinity of the Duke of Northumberland pub, along with a North East Ambulance Service vehicle. The force said its officers were in a supporting capacity, assisting NEAS with a medical episode, and added that no crimes were reported in relation to the incident.
Details of the incident
ChronicleLive understands that an ambulance was in that area of Newcastle shortly before midnight on Tuesday, October 6, and attended the scene directly, rather than a call needing to be made and NEAS deploying a vehicle. There are no suspicious circumstances, with the incident referred to as medical in nature.
Aftermath and response
An emergency services presence did not remain on the scene by 9am today, with the incident concluding in the early hours of the morning. Northumbria Police has previously shared warnings against online speculation around such incidents before circumstances are officially made clear.
