Man charged with murder after Cullercoats death
Police have named a man who was found with stab wounds in Cullercoats on the 23rd of December
Police have named a man who was found with stab wounds in Cullercoats on the 23rd of December.
Shortly before 4.30pm on Friday, police received a report of a concern for the welfare of a man at an address on John Street, Cullercoats.
Officers attended and found 45-year-old Lee Santos, from Wallsend, injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, Lee was pronounced dead at the scene. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
A man, aged 43, was arrested by officers at the scene on suspicion of murder and a full investigation was launched.
The man, Andrew Peacock, of John Street, Cullercoats, has now been charged with murder.