CLOSED: John Street in Sunderland has been closed between Athenaeum Street and Borough Road after a man was found injured Picture: Google
A SUNDERLAND city centre street has been re-opened after an injured man was found just before midnight last night.
Police officers were called to John Street in Sunderland after the man was found lying in the street.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: ~"Just before midnight last police received a report of an injured male on John Street in Sunderland.
"The male was taken to hospital by paramedics. Officers attended the scene and are currently investigating the incident.
"A road closure on John Street has now been lifted and the road is now open to the public."
His condition is unknown.
- Anyone with information about the incident should contact police on 101 quoting log 1149 1149 04/05/18 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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