Two arrested by Northumbria Police after suspected stabbing of man in Ashington

Two people have been arrested following a suspected stabbing in Ashington at the weekend.
By Craig Buchan
Published 6th Mar 2024, 15:08 GMT
Updated 6th Mar 2024, 17:01 GMT
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Northumbria Police was called to an incident at around 7am on Saturday, March 2 on Third Avenue and found a 37-year-old man with serious, but not life threatening, injuries.

A teenage boy and a 20-year-old have since been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail.

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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "At around 7am on Saturday, March 2, we received a report of a disturbance on Third Avenue in Ashington.

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Two people have now been arrested in connection with the altercation. (Photo by Northumbria Police)Two people have now been arrested in connection with the altercation. (Photo by Northumbria Police)
Two people have now been arrested in connection with the altercation. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

"It was reported that a man was approached by two unknown males and, following an altercation, he suffered injuries consistent with being caused by a bladed article.

"The victim, aged 37, was taken to hospital for treatment of serious but non life-threatening injuries.

"A man, aged 20, and a male, aged 16, were both arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Both have been released on police bail pending further enquiries."