Police issue statement on Albion Place “disturbance” as man hospitalised

Northumbria Police have issued a statement after a “Disturbance” on Albion Place in Sunderland City Centre saw one man hopsitalised.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 2am today (Monday) we received a report of a disturbance on Albion Place, in Sunderland city centre.

“It was reported that the victim, a man in his 40s, had intervened in an argument before being assaulted.

“Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital for treatment of non-serious injuries.

“Officers are investigating the incident and three men – two aged 25 and one aged 23 – have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.

“Witnesses to the incident should contact us via direct message on social media, use the live chat function on our website or complete a crime update form.

“Please quote log number NP-20240923-0063.”