Man left with injuries to face, neck and chest after assault with 'bladed article' near Manors Metro station
by Daniel Hall · ChronicleLiveA man was taken to hospital after a serious assault near a Metro station left him with injuries to his face, neck and chest.
At 11.45pm on Wednesday October 23 a man in his 30s was walking with his friends in New Bridge Street, close to Manors Metro Station, when he was approached by an man unknown to the group. The unknown man then assaulted the victim with a bladed article, leaving him with injuries to his face, neck and chest.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries and later discharged. Northumbria Police has launched a full investigation into the incident, and have now issued an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the report.
He was in the area at the time the assault took place and officers believe he may be able to assist with enquiries. Officers are also keen to hear from any witnesses who were around New Bridge Street at the time of the incident, as well as those who may have dashcam footage with their vehicles.
Northumbria Police has urged the man, or anyone who knows him; and any witnesses, to contact Northumbria Police via a direct message on social media, by using the live chat function of report page of the website, or by calling 101, quoting log number NP-20241023-1260. Dashcam footage can be uploaded at this link.
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