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A woman in her 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an alleged assault at a Newcastle home, police said.

Officers received a report of a disturbance at an address in Scepter Place, Elswick, at 6.30pm on Monday.

Emergency services intervened and a man in his sixties was found seriously injured.

He died a short time later despite the efforts of paramedics, police said.

His relatives have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Northumbria Police have taken a woman in her 60s into custody on suspicion of murder while officers remain at the scene to investigate.

Detective Inspector Mark Atherton, of the force’s Major Investigation Team, said: “Firstly, our thoughts remain firmly with the family and loved ones of the deceased man.

“This is a tragic incident and we will offer them all the support they need.

“We have opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of this man’s death and have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder.

“Although our investigations are in their early stages, we believe those involved are known to each other.

“We are asking anyone with information, no matter how small, to contact us so we can determine what happened and give this man’s family the answers they deserve.”

“If you can help us, please contact us. »