A man in his 50s was injured in an alleged machete attack at a home in Sunderland's Hylton Castle area, with a 19-year-old arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Police were called to an address on Washington Road at around 3.30pm yesterday. The man was found to have suffered injuries to his hand which officers described as "consistent with being caused by a bladed article".
Arrest and Investigation
The victim was taken to hospital but later discharged. A machete was allegedly used in the incident, according to ChronicleLive.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in police custody. Officers are now appealing for witnesses.
Police Appeal
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "At 3.30pm yesterday we received a report of a disturbance at an address on Washington Road in the Hylton Castle area of Sunderland. It was reported that a man had been assaulted by another man. Emergency services attended the scene and a man, aged in his 50s, was found to have sustained injuries to his hand.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. Officers have launched an investigation and a man, aged 19, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody. Enquiries into the report are ongoing and at this early stage it is believed that those involved are known to each other.
"Witnesses or anyone with information which could assist officers should send us a direct message on social media, use Live Chat on our website, or submit an online report. For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101."
Quote reference number NP-20261101-0761 when contacting police. Enquiries into the report are ongoing.
