Six boys aged between 16 and 17 are arrested for murder after man, 35, dies from head injuries in Northumberland
SIX teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 35-year-old man died from head injuries he suffered during an attack in a quiet street.
Cops and paramedics rushed to a cul de sac in Cramlington, Northumberland, at 1am on Saturday amid reports of a serious attack.
A man was found with a serious head injury.
He was rushed to hospital, but despite the efforts of medics, he died on Sunday.
His family have been notified and are being supported by specially-trained officers.
Police launched an investigation after arriving at the scene and quickly arrested six boys aged between 16 and 17.
One local had heard that the victim had been walking home with his partner from a local pub when he was attacked.
One passer-by who didn't want to be named: "I don't know where he lives but he's from Cramlington and I know he went to school here.
"It sounds like he's just been to the village with his girlfriend, it's
just awful.
used to live near to this estate and it was
really nice, it's full of old people.
"Apparently the people who did it are from Blyth. I'm not friends with him
but I've been with him in social situations before.
"Hes a lovely lad and very placid and it's just heartbreaking. I don't
think he's ever been in a fight in his life, it's just horrific.
"A lot of people will be impacted by it and he had two young kids. It's just awful."
A spokesperson from Northumbria Police said: "First and foremost are thoughts are with the family of the man who has sadly lost his life as a result of this tragic incident.
"We would ask that the family’s privacy is respected as they come to terms with their loss.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what has happened and how the victim in this case has ultimately lost his life.
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"A team of detectives are now working to establish the facts and we’d encourage any witnesses to come forward.
"A number of people are believed to have been in the area near the time of the attack, so we want to hear from those people, as well as any motorists passing that area at the time who may have dashcam footage."
Anyone with information has been urged to call police on 101 quoting log 82 290521.