DETECTIVES last night renewed their appeal for witnesses to the death of a takeaway owner.
Ching Leung, 64, who lived next to the Blaydon Chop Suey House, in Clavering Road, Gateshead, was found dead in his takeaway at lunchtime on Monday.
Police found another man injured at the takeaway, and he was taken to hospital.
Officers cordoned off the area around the crime scene, before forensic scientists examined the area.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "Officers are currently interviewing family members of both men and liaising with both the forensic science service and the Home Office pathologist, as well as making inquiries to establish what happened."
A post-mortem examination has been carried out on Mr Leung, but last night detectives would not reveal the cause of death.
A 51-year-old man, who has been treated in hospital for injuries, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-454 7555.
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