Victim of Byker ‘murder’ named as Newcastle man Gino Robb

Gino Robb was found with serious injuries having suffered stab wounds when emergency services were called to Shields Road in Byker, Newcastle at 7.25pm on Tuesday (June 16).

The 25-year-old from Newcastle was taken to hospital where he died a short time later

His next of kin are aware and continue to be supported by officers, Northumbria Police said.

A murder investigation was launched and three people – two men aged 24 and 22 and a boy aged 16 – were arrested on suspicion of murder. They have since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

A further three people, two men aged 40 and 33, and a boy aged 16, were later arrested in the Walker area on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

The scene on Shields Road in Byker where a murder probe is underway. (Image: NORTH NEWS)

The 40-year-old man has been released on police bail while the 33-year-old man and the 16-year-old boy remain in police custody.

Police remain in the area following the attack.

A spokesperson from Northumbria Police said: “Our thoughts remain firmly with Gino’s family and loved ones following the tragic events of Tuesday evening.

“The investigation into the incident remains very much ongoing and a wide range of enquiries have been carried out to date.

“We are re-appealing for information as a murder investigation following the death of a man in Newcastle continues.

“We remain in the Byker and Walker areas to carry out further enquiries and reassure the community at what has understandably been an unsettling time for the local community.

The scene on Shields Road in Byker where a murder probe is underway. (Image: NORTH NEWS)

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw two people on an electric motorbike which we believe entered Shields Road from the area of Grace Street in the minutes leading up to the incident, before then heading back along Shields Road and back into the area of Grace Street.

“We would also like to hear from those with CCTV, dashcam footage or mobile phone footage of these areas at around that time.

“Thank you to those who have contacted us so far and if you do have information or footage which could assist us, please get in touch so that we can provide Gino’s family with the answers they deserve.”

Witnesses or anyone with information can visit orlo.uk/bwhvg or call 101 or send Northumbria Police a DM on social media, quoting reference : NP-20260616-1033.

You can also share information anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.