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Man attacked in Walker

Northumbria Police

23 November 2011


Police are investigating after a man was assaulted in Newcastle.
It happened at about 4am today, Wednesday, November 23, when police received information from the ambulance service that a man had been attacked at Merton Road, Walker.
Officers attended and found that a 39-year-old man had suffered wounds to his shoulder and one to his lower back. He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition is not believed to be life threatening.
Police are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what has happened. Any witnesses or anyone with information can contact police on 03456 043 043 ext 69191, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.