City Walls horror: man fights for life
A MAN had life-threatening injuries after being attacked in Newcastle city centre, Northumbria Police have confirmed.
Bath Lane, near the city’s West Walls, was cordoned off after the suspected assault late on Thursday night.
There have been no arrests so far, according to the police, who don’t believe any weapons were used in the assault.
A police spokesperson told the Chronicle yesterday: “At 11.15pm last night police received a report of an assault on Bath Lane, in the city centre of Newcastle.
“Officers attended and found that a man had been assaulted, he was taken to hospital with injuries that are described as life threatening.
“Police are carrying out an investigations, carrying out CCTV enquiries and a cordon is currently in place on Bath Lane.
“Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1420 120718 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The police tape covered a large area around Bath Lane and locals have spoken of their shock at the incident.
Charlie Hedley, from Clayton House, explained how he saw a man lying injured following the assault.
He said that he saw the man, who he guessed to be aged in his 20s, lying on the floor with wounds to the back of his head.
Mr Hedley says paramedics arrived and took the injured man away on a stretcher.
Another man, who works in a nearby restaurant and wished to remain anonymous, said: “I hope the lad is OK and he pulls through.
“It’s worrying when something like this happens.”