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| Byker: Three arrested after man dies following suspected assault | Byker: Three arrested after man dies following suspected assault |
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| Three men have been arrested after a man died following a suspected serious assault in Newcastle. | Three men have been arrested after a man died following a suspected serious assault in Newcastle. |
| Northumbria Police said a 36-year-old man was found with a serious head injury at a property in Jubilee Terrace, Byker at about 13:30 BST on 15 October. | Northumbria Police said a 36-year-old man was found with a serious head injury at a property in Jubilee Terrace, Byker at about 13:30 BST on 15 October. |
| He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died on Friday. | He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died on Friday. |
| The men, aged 36, 36 and 57, were held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and bailed. | The men, aged 36, 36 and 57, were held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and bailed. |
| Police have appealed for information and witnesses. | Police have appealed for information and witnesses. |
| A spokesperson said: "This has been an incredibly sad incident which has resulted in the tragic death of a man. | A spokesperson said: "This has been an incredibly sad incident which has resulted in the tragic death of a man. |
| "Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this sad time and they have asked that their privacy be respected while they begin to try to process what has happened." | "Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this sad time and they have asked that their privacy be respected while they begin to try to process what has happened." |
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