Two arrested after man found dead in Gateshead

Police are investigating after a report of a death in Gateshead.

At about 2.30pm yesterday (Wednesday) police received a report of a potential stabbing.

Enquiries led officers to an address on Mayfair Gardens in Gateshead where officers found the body of a man.

An investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances around the man’s death but at this stage it is being treated as suspicious. It is also believed that those involved are known to each other and there is no threat to the wider public.

His family have been informed and they are receiving support from specially-trained officers at this difficult time.

Two men aged 20 and 21 have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.

Police are in the area of Mayfair Gardens to carry out enquiries and a cordon is in place at the address.

Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious at the address since yesterday evening.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 101 quoting log 621 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.