Shipcote Lane, Gateshead: Two arrested for murder after man's body found in park


Northumbria Police say they went to a grassy area off Shipcote Lane in Gateshead at 6.10am on Sunday and found a dead 54-year-old man, who looked as if he had been attacked.
Two suspects – aged 39 and 33 – have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in custody. Police said that extra officers will be in the area while inquiries are carried out, adding: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this terrible time. Thanks to those of you who've already come forward with information to assist us.”
Anyone who knows anything which may help police can contact them on social media, call 101, or use the live chat on their website or visit https://orlo.uk/N0WBU quoting NP-20240825-0241.