Murder investigation launched after man's death in Sunderland

Officers have launched a murder investigation after a man sadly died following a suspected assault in Sunderland.

Shortly before 7.15am yesterday (Tuesday), police received a report via the ambulance service of a suspected serious assault inside an address in Hastings Street in the Hendon area.

Emergency services attended and a man in his 50s was found to have sustained serious injuries.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, he sadly died at the scene a short time later.

The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

An investigation has been launched and a 32-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder.

He remains in police custody.

Enquiries remain at an early stage but those involved are believed to be known to each other, and there is no risk to the public.

Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Barr, of Northumbria Police’s Major Investigation Team, said:

This is clearly a very serious incident, and our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

We will continue to support them in any way that we can following their tragic loss, and would ask that their privacy is respected as they look to process what has happened.

An investigation has been launched in order for us to determine the exact circumstances of the man’s death, and our officers remain in the Hendon area while they carry out further enquiries.