Man suffers serious injuries and suspected cannabis farm discovered in Sunderland
Anyone with information is urged to contact Northumbria Police
A man found with serious injuries has also been arrested in connection with the discovery of a suspected cannabis farm in Houghton-Le-Spring.
A significant police presence was spotted this morning at Rainton Bridge Industrial Estate.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just before 1am today (Friday), we received a report of a disturbance on Mercantile Road in Rainton Bridge Industrial Estate in Houghton-Le-Spring.
“Emergency services attended, and a man in his 20s was found to have sustained serious injuries consistent with having been assaulted.
“As part of initial enquiries, police officers subsequently accessed a premises within the industrial estate which led them to discover a suspected cannabis farm.
“The assault and the discovery of the cannabis farm are being treated as linked, and officers are looking to establish the identities of anyone involved in either incident.
“The alleged victim of the assault was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries and has subsequently been arrested in connection with the report. He currently remains in police custody in hospital.”
Northumbria Police said officers were at the scene this morning to continue their enquiries and dismantle the plants and equipment inside the premises.
Anyone with information is urged to send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or via the ‘report it’ page on their website.
You can also call 101 and quote reference number 26000473530.