Police probe Ashington and Cramlington assaults

Posted by The Journal on Jun 3, 09 09:16 AM in News

Detectives in south east Northumberland are probing two assaults on young men.

One victim was left with in one case with a fractured skull after suffering a beating in Ashington.

They have appealed for information on the assault and another one in Cramlington.

In the Ashington incident, two men entered a house in Castle Terrace at around 10pm on Friday last week, before launching an assaulted on the 21-year-old occupant.

The young victim of the assault suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Newcastle General Hospital for treatment.

He is still being treated, but medics at the hospital said he was now in a stable condition.

Two men were seen lurking suspiciously in the street at around the time of the violent attack.

Police yesterday appealed for anyone with and information to contact Ashington CID on 0345 604-3043 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

In the other attack, a 20-year-old local man was left covered in blood after he was assaulted in playing fields in Cramlington.

He was with friends near to the pavilion on the Eastfield Lea playing fields in Shankhouse, when he was approached and attacked by two men at around 10pm on Monday.

One of the attackers is described as being tall, dark skinned and was wearing a dark coloured hooded top. There is no description of the second.

Cramlington neighbourhood sergeant Mick Aspey said: "This would appear to be an unprovoked attack on a young man.

"I would urge anyone with information to contact Cramlington Police on 0345 604-3043 ext 61844 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."

The 20-year-old attack victim did not need hospital treatment for his injuries.

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