Teenager hospitalised after alleged “assault involving a large group of youths” in City Centre

A teenager was taken to hospital after an alleged assault involving a large group of people in Newcastle city centre.

Police were called to Old Eldon Square shortly before 6.30pm on Tuesday, where a teen was found with injuries “consistent with having been assaulted”. He has since been discharged and charged.

Those believed to be responsible fled the scene before officers arrived, sparking a major response and police cordon in the area.

Officers have now launched an investigation and issued an appeal for witnesses, with extra stop-and-search powers put in place across the city centre for 10 hours.

Police are urging anyone who was in the area between 6.30pm and 6.45pm – particularly near Old Eldon Square and Monument – to come forward with information or footage.