A murder inquiry is underway after a man in his 30s died following a suspected stabbing.
Emergency services were called to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Shields just after 8.40am today. (Wednesday, March 27)
Despite best efforts by medical staff, the man was confirmed as deceased at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers at this difficult time.
An investigation has been launched and officers are currently treating the incident as a suspected murder.
He remains in police custody at this time.
A woman in her 50s has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She is also currently in police custody.
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Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Katie Smith, of Northumbria Police’s Major Investigation Team, said: “A man has sadly lost his life and our thoughts are with his family at this devastating time.
“An investigation has been launched and a number of officers are working hard to establish exactly what has happened in the moments leading up to this tragic incident.
“While enquiries are at an early stage, we do believe those involved are known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public.
“A cordon is in place, and officers remain at the scene and across the wider area, carrying out additional patrols and offering reassurance and we would ask anyone who has concerns, or information they would like to pass on to make themselves known.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police using the ‘Report’ pages of the Northumbria Police website or call 101, quoting reference: NP-20240327-0154.
Alternatively, members of the public can report anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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