Gateshead Man Charged With Manslaughter

A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in the town.

Published 11th May 2015

A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in the town.

42-year-old Ali Mazin Mahmod from Felling was assaulted on Sunderland Road on May 2nd and later died in hospital.

22-year-old Gary Pitt from Falstone, Leam Lane, was due to appear in court on May 11th.

A 26-year-old man was been released with no further action.

Officers are continuing to ask anyone who was in the area last Saturday (May 2) in the afternoon to come forward and speak to them. Any witnesses should ring Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference 729 020515 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.