POLICE have launched a murder investigation after a man died at a house party early yesterday (Saturday, September 6).

Officers were called to an address in Plessey Terrace, Heaton, Newcastle, at about 4.50am following reports of a disturbance.

They found an injured man who was taken to the city’s RVI hospital where he was pronounced dead.

He was named today (Sunday, September 7) as Robert James Littlefair, 24, of Haddon Green, Whitley Bay.

Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and are currently helping police with enquiries.

Officers are on patrol in the area to provide reassurance to the community."