POLICE have launched an investigation following a serious assault in Gateshead which saw a “gang of offenders” get out of a car and stab a man in the arm.

According to Northumbria Police, the incident happened at 4.30pm yesterday (Saturday 16 April) on Durham Road in Gateshead.

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A group of offenders reportedly got out of a vehicle and assaulted a male victim, who suffered non-life threatening injuries after he was stabbed in the arm.

Police say a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in police custody at this time.

A spokesperson from Northumbria Police said “an investigation is ongoing” and officers believe “all parties involved are known to each other.”

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They added: “Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20220416-0741.”

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