A man has been arrested and another taken to hospital after a suspected stabbing in the heart of Newcastle’s nightlife scene.

Police were initially called to Grainger Street after reports of a ‘disturbance’ between two people.

A man in his 20s was found with serious injuries consistent with having been caused by a bladed article. He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains.

The Northern Echo: Police will remain in the area throughout the day while enquiries continue, Northumbria Police said.Police will remain in the area throughout the day while enquiries continue, Northumbria Police said. (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: The cordon extends down the Cloth Market, home to several busy clubs, pubs and bars.The cordon extends down the Cloth Market, home to several busy clubs, pubs and bars. (Image: NNP)

A wide cordon was erected a short distance away in the early hours of Friday (December 26) at the bottom of the Bigg Market - part of the city known for its clubs and late-night venues.

It spans the Cloth Market, High Bridge and the Bigg Market with several popular venues including The Beehive pub, Pumphreys bar and restaurant Simply Greek Brunch House among those unreachable.

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in police custody.

The Northern Echo: A large area remains cordoned off.A large area remains cordoned off. (Image: NNP)

An investigation is now underway.

Detectives say they believe those involved are known to each other and that there is no wider risk to the public.

The Northern Echo: Detectives believe those involved are known to each other and there is no risk to the wider public.Detectives believe those involved are known to each other and there is no risk to the wider public. (Image: NNP)

Uniformed officers will remain at the scene on Friday (December 29) while enquiries continue, Northumbria Police said.

A force spokesperson added: “An investigation was launched to establish the full circumstances and locate those involved.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police by using the ‘Report’ page of our website, or by calling 101, quoting log NP-20231229-0057”.

Paramedics and air ambulance ground responders rushed to the scene to treat the man.

The Northern Echo: A 40-year-old man has been arrested.A 40-year-old man has been arrested. (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: Officers remain at the scene.Officers remain at the scene. (Image: NNP)

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A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service said: “We received a call at 2.09am this morning (Friday 29 December) to reports of an incident on Cloth Street in Newcastle.

“We dispatched one ambulance crew, a clinical team leader, and requested support from our colleagues at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) who attended by road.

“One patient was taken to hospital for further treatment.”