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| South Shields man stabbed to death in the street | South Shields man stabbed to death in the street |
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| A man suffered fatal stab wounds when he was attacked in front of his girlfriend on his way home from a night out, police said. | A man suffered fatal stab wounds when he was attacked in front of his girlfriend on his way home from a night out, police said. |
| Northumbria Police said David Charlton was attacked by two youths at 22:35 GMT on Friday at the junction of Stanhope Road and Boldon Lane in South Shields. | |
| The 25-year-old was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. | |
| Officers said the weapon, thought to be a knife, and some clothing, may have been discarded nearby. | Officers said the weapon, thought to be a knife, and some clothing, may have been discarded nearby. |
| Police believe the victim left the Last Orders pub with his girlfriend before getting into an argument with two youths who then assaulted him. | Police believe the victim left the Last Orders pub with his girlfriend before getting into an argument with two youths who then assaulted him. |
| Ch Insp Michael Barton, said: "We understand this incident has caused concern to the community and we've got extra officers on patrol to reassure people that everything is being done to trace the people involved. | Ch Insp Michael Barton, said: "We understand this incident has caused concern to the community and we've got extra officers on patrol to reassure people that everything is being done to trace the people involved. |
| "This is a tragic incident and anyone who has information should get in touch with us as soon as possible." | "This is a tragic incident and anyone who has information should get in touch with us as soon as possible." |
| A post-mortem examination will take place later. | A post-mortem examination will take place later. |