Appeal for witnesses after suspected stabbing on Newcastle's Quayside

An investigation has been launched after a man was hospitalised when he was attacked by a group of strangers on Newcastle’s Quayside.

Just after midnight yesterday (20th April) a 22-year-old man was walking with three friends along the north side of the Quayside near to the Swing Bridge.

Three teenage males, who were unknown to the group of friends, have then made comments to a female member of the group.

An altercation has then taken place and the 22-year-old man was assaulted, suffering injuries consistent with a pointed article.

The group have returned home at which point the victim has reported the assault to police.

He has also attended hospital for treatment to a number of injuries but none are believed to be life-threatening.

Detectives are carrying out enquiries to identify the three suspects responsible for the assault and are now appealing for help from the public.

Detective Sergeant David Lever, of Northumbria Police, said:

“This is a serious assault and the suspected use of a weapon is what really concerns us.

“The suspects have made comments to a female associate of the victim and when he has attempted to defend her he has been assaulted.

“There is absolutely no place for this level of violence in our community and we are just glad nobody has been more seriously injured.

“We are carrying out CCTV enquires and exploring forensic opportunities but we need help from the public.

“Anyone who witnessed what happened, or may have seen three males leaving the area in the direction of the Copthorne Hotel, are asked to get in touch.

“Any information, no matter how small, could be what helps us to identify those responsible and question them about this attack.”

Those responsible are all described as white and aged in their mid teens.

Anyone with information that may assist police should report it online at the Northumbria Police website, or by calling 101, and quoting log 32 20/04/21.