A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man.

Emergency services were called just after 9.10pm yesterday to reports of concern for the welfare of a man at a property on Elliott Drive in the Felling area of Gateshead.

They found a man, aged 40, who had suffered injuries consistent with having been caused by a blade.

The man was pronounced deceased a short time later despite the efforts of medical staff.

His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specially-trained officers.

An investigation was immediately launched and enquiries into the circumstances around the man’s death remain ongoing.

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Detective Superintendent Jane Fairlamb, of Northumbria Police, said: “First and foremost, I would like to extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who has sadly lost his life.

“An investigation has been launched and our officers are committed to getting them the answers they fully deserve.

“Enquiries are at an early stage, and we do believe all parties involved are known to each other and there is no wider threat to the public.

“A cordon is in place and officers remain at the scene and across the wider area as part of the ongoing investigation, and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to them.

“I also urge people to refrain from sharing speculation on social media which could jeopardise our active enquiries.

“As ever, we would ask anyone with information to assist our investigation or anybody who saw anything suspicious in the area on Saturday to get in touch.”

It is understood a second person was also injured and taken to hospital by North East Ambulance Service:

A NEAS spokesperson said: "We received a call at 9.07pm on Saturday April 27 to reports of an incident in the Felling area. 

"We sent two emergency ambulance crews, a duty officer, a clinical team leader and three hazardous area response teams. 

"We took one male patient to a major trauma centre for further treatment."

Anyone with information can contact police via the ‘Report’ page of Northumbria Police’s website or by calling 101, quoting reference NP-20240427-1086.