A man in Springwell is in hospital with serious injuries following a disturbance in Springwell. Police have confirmed.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 7.40am today (Monday), we received a report of a disturbance on Sackville Road, in the Springwell area of Sunderland.
“It was reported that a man in his 30s had sustained serious injuries consistent with being caused by a bladed article.
“Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries where he remains.
“An investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident has been launched and officers are in the area to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the public.
“Witnesses or anyone with information should send us a direct message on social media, use the live chat function on our website or go to https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.
“For those unable to contact the Force via those ways, call 101.
“Please quote log reference NP-20241104-0136.”