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Man arrested after assault

Northumbria Police

8 November 2011


A man has been arrested after an assault in Newcastle.
At 4.50am today, Tuesday, November 8, police received information from the ambulance service reporting a man aged 33 with a head injury at an address at Gillies Street in Byker.
The man had been hit over the head with an unknown object, causing a laceration to his head. He is currently at hospital and is expected to be discharged following treatment.
Police investigating have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of assault and he is currently in custody. Both men involved are known to each other and it's not thought the incident was random.
Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident or the object used is asked to contact police on 03456 043 043 ext 69191, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.