Man still in hospital following stabbing on Grainger Street, Newcastle

Emergency services were called to Grainger Street, near Slater’s menswear and the junction with Westgate Road, in Newcastle at around 4am on Sunday (June 18) following reports of a group of men fighting.

It was also reported one of those involved has sustained serious injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article.

Police attended the area and a 20-year-old was taken to hospital where he remains at this time.

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Two other men, aged 25 and 21, also sustained injuries to the back and face during the altercation, and were also taken to hospital.

An investigation was launched and so far, seven men aged between 20 and 25 have been arrested and are currently in custody.

Enquiries remain ongoing and police remain in the area, carrying out additional patrols.

A police cordon was in place (Image: NORTH NEWS)

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "We are also keen to hear from any witnesses to the incident, or anyone who thinks they have information.

"This incident has left one man with serious injuries and we hope he manages to make a full recovery. Two other men have also sustained injuries, which we suspect were also caused with a bladed article.

"We are working round-the-clock to establish exactly what has happened and who is involved in this altercation and while enquiries are at an early stage, we have already arrested seven men.

"Violence like this is never acceptable and we will do all we can to identify everyone involved and ensure they are dealt with robustly.

"Get in touch by calling 101 or using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website quoting log NP-20230618-0200."