One arrested on suspicion of affray after reports of man 'acting suspiciously' on Newcastle housing estate
A man was reported to have been "acting suspiciously" on the Kenton Bar estate this afternoon
by Daniel Hall · ChronicleLiveA man has been arrested on suspicion of affray on a Newcastle housing estate.
Just before 2pm on Monday, police were called to the Kenton Bar Estate after a man was reported to have been acting suspiciously.
He was detained by police in the area of Ryal Walk, and remains in custody as police continue enquiries.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Just before 2pm today (Monday), we received a report of a man acting suspiciously in the Kenton Bar area of Newcastle.
"Officers attended and located a 49-year-old man matching the description near to Ryal Walk. He was arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in police custody while enquiries are ongoing."
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