Two arrests made after man dies in suspected ammonia attack in Gateshead
Andy Foster died from his injuries last weekend
Last updated 27th Aug 2023
Two 32-year-old men have been arrested after a Gateshead man died in a suspected ammonia attack.
Northumbria Police believe Andy Foster, who was 26, was sprayed with a chemical on his doorstep in Wrekenton last weekend.
Five people have been arrested as part of the investigation into Andy’s death.
They have also arrested a man aged 34 and two women – aged 37 and 30 – on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All are currently in police custody.
Police say it takes the total number of people arrested as part of the investigation to six after a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on Monday.
He has since been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.
Northumbria Police added: “We would like to thank members of the public who have come forward to assist the investigation to date. People are also reminded to continue to avoid any speculation both in the community and on social media as enquiries continue.
“Enquiries are ongoing and we would urge anyone with information, who has not yet spoken to police, to get in touch.
“Anyone with information should use the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or call 101 quoting reference number NP-20230820-1369.”