A MAN was taken to hospital with a fractured skull after he was attacked in the street in Newcastle early today (May 15).

Police are are appealing for information following the assault in Neville Street, Newcastle, at about 12.20am.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “”We received a report that a 24-year-old man had been assaulted.

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“The victim was walking along Neville Street when he was approached by another male who then punched the victim to the face, causing him to fall to the floor and hit his head.

“Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital with a fractured skull. His condition is currently described as critical but stable.”

An investigation has now been launched and police are also keen to identify a man who was in the area at the time of the incident and may be able to assist officers with their investigation.

He is described as a white male, 6ft tall of medium build with black/dark brown hair and a full light brown/ginger beard.

He was believed to be wearing a bright blue jumper, black skinny jeans and Tommy Mallett shoes.

Anyone with information, should call 101 or use the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website quoting NP-20220515.

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