Woman arrested and man taken to hospital after alleged knife attack at pizza takeaway in Sunderland
The alleged attack is reported to have been part of an attempted robbery
A woman has been arrested and charged after an alleged knife attack at Pizza Castle takeaway on Newbottle High Street in Houghton-Le-Spring.
The incident is reported to have taken place at around 11pm on Saturday night and was attended by officers from Northumbria Police.
A spokesperson said: “We received a report of disturbance at a commercial premises on Newbottle Street in Houghton-le-Spring in Sunderland.
“It was reported that a woman has entered the premises, before allegedly using a knife to cause slash wounds to a man inside the store following a brief verbal altercation.
“It is believed the alleged assault occurred as part of an attempted robbery – although nothing was subsequently stolen. Upon police arrival, a 62-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the incident and was immediately taken into police custody.
“The victim – a man in his 60s – sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the altercation and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
“The next day (Sunday), Carole Lesley Dixon, 62, of Ironside Street, Houghton, was charged with assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm, attempted robbery, two counts of possession of a bladed article, and common assault. She is due to appear before court in connection with the report.”
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) also confirmed they attended the incident.
An NEAS spokesperson said: “We were called to an incident on Newbottle Street in Houghton Le Spring at 10.53pm on Saturday 7th November 2026.
"We dispatched one ambulance crew who took one patient to hospital."