Man left with life-changing injury after being punched in Jarrow

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 15th Sep 2024

A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was reportedly punched by another man in Jarrow.

Police were called following the attack at the Lakeside Inn near the Fellgate Estate at about 10.45pm on Saturday 14th September.

A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital where he remains for treatment.

Anyone who was in the area and saw anything is being asked to contact police on 101 or by sending them a DM on social media, quoting crime reference 109245J/24.

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