Suspect arrested after man suffers 'serious facial injuries' in Sunderland city centre following alleged bottle attack
A man was taken to hospital with “serious facial injuries” after he was allegedly attacked with a glass bottle.
A suspect is also in custody following the incident in the early hours of Thursday morning in Sunderland city centre.
A police cordon remains in place as officers continue their investigations.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At about 1.50am today, Thursday, we received a report of a man injured in the Park Lane area of Sunderland city centre.
“Emergency services attended where it was found he had sustained injuries consistent with having been caused by a glass bottle.
“The man, aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital for treatment of serious facial injuries.
“A short time later a man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
"He currently remains in police custody.
"There is a police presence in the area as officers continue to conduct inquiries.”
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to a person injured in Sunderland city centre at 1.49am on 16 July.
“We dispatched an ambulance crew, who took one patient to hospital for further treatment.”
The police added: “Anyone with information is asked to get in touch by sending a direct message or by using the live chat or ‘report’ form function on our website.
“Those who can’t contact the force online should call 101.
“Please quote reference number: NP-20260716-0093.”