Teenager remains in hospital 11 days after fight outside Sunderland gym

A 17-year-old boy who was left with serious head injuries after a fight outside a Sunderland gym remains in a stable condition 11 days after the disturbance.

By Fiona Thompson

Published 30th Nov 2020, 15:29 BST

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Northumbria Police arrested another 17-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following the incident in the grounds of the DW Fitness gym in Timber Beach Road, North Hylton, at 7pm on Thursday, November 19.

Police were alerted by the ambulance service following a report of a suspected assault, with the man arrested released under investigation as inquiries continue.

The car park of the gym, which has been closed during the lockdown, was sealed off as investigations began.

Northumbria Police put a cordon in place outside the DW Fitness gym in Timber Beach Road, North Hylton, as inquiries got under way.

Northumbria Police put a cordon in place outside the DW Fitness gym in Timber Beach Road, North Hylton, as inquiries got under way.

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A force spokesperson said: “It was reported that a 17-year-old male had suffered serious head injuries following a fight with another teenager believed to be known to him."

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Northumbria police via the Tell Us Something page of the force website or by calling 101 quoting log 885 191120.

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