A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a reported shooting on the Headlam Green estate in Byker, Newcastle, on Wednesday, 16 October. Police and paramedics were called to the scene after a man in his 40s was found with injuries believed to have been caused by a firearm.
The injured man was taken to the hospital for treatment, and Northumbria Police have confirmed that his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Armed police, along with police search dogs, were seen in the area, and a cordon was reportedly established near the Stags Head pub as investigations began.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
“At around 1:50 PM today, we received a report of a disturbance in the Headlam Green area of Byker. Emergency services attended the scene where they found a man with injuries consistent with having been caused by a firearm. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody as inquiries continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Northumbria Police to assist with the investigation.
