Murder investigation launched in Gateshead
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Gateshead.
Just after 9.10pm on Saturday 27th April, police received a report via the ambulance service of a concern for the welfare of a man at a property on Elliott Drive in the Felling area.
Emergency services attended the scene and found a man, aged 40, who had suffered injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article.
The man was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later despite the efforts of medical staff. His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specially-trained officers.
An investigation was immediately launched and enquiries into the circumstances around the man’s death remain ongoing.
Detective Superintendent Jane Fairlamb, of Northumbria Police, said: “First and foremost, I would like to extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who has sadly lost his life.
“An investigation has been launched and our officers are committed to getting them the answers they fully deserve.
“Enquiries are at an early stage, and we do believe all parties involved are known to each other and there is no wider threat to the public.
“A cordon is in place and officers remain at the scene and across the wider area as part of the ongoing investigation, and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to them.
“I also urge people to refrain from sharing speculation on social media which could jeopardise our active enquiries.
“As ever, we would ask anyone with information to assist our investigation or anybody who saw anything suspicious in the area on Saturday to get in touch.”
Anyone with information can contact police via the ‘Report’ page of Northumbria Police’s website or by calling 101, quoting reference NP-20240427-1086.