Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Hendon incident

Emergency services were called to Hastings Street in Hendon, Sunderland, on Tuesday (February 17) after an alleged assault inside a home shortly before 7.15am.

A man in his 50s was found to have sustained serious injuries but despite the best efforts of paramedics, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Northumbria Police has now confirmed that a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

The force said that 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, added: “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.”

A spokesperson for North East Ambulance Service added: “We were called just before 7.15am on Tuesday (February 17) to an incident at a private address in the Hendon area of Sunderland.

“We dispatched a paramedic ambulance, doctor, a clinical team leader and specialist paramedic to the scene.”