Man taken to hospital and two arrested on suspicion of GBH following suspected Sunderland assault

Officers were called to a suspected assault on Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, May 27).

A 31-year-old man was found with multiple, non life-threatening head injuries and was taken to hospital. He has since been discharged.

Two people, a 42-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, remain in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident.

Witnesses say they heard a commotion in the early hours of the morning.

A police cordon remained in place at the scene in Gleneagles Road this morning but has now been removed.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “Shortly before 2.30am today, we were alerted by the ambulance service to a suspected assault on Gleneagles Road, Sunderland.

“Officers attended and found a man with multiple non-life threatening head injuries. He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.

“An investigation has been launched into the incident and officers have arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man on suspicion of wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. They remain in police custody and are assisting with our enquiries.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website quoting log 97 270520.”

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