A murder investigation has been launched in Gateshead after a critically injured man died on his way to hospital.
Officers were called to Sheriffs Highway in Gateshead at about 11.30pm on Friday 26 January.
Northumbria Police say that a male was “found with serious injuries”, but he died while being taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle.
Paramedics were called to the incident at 11.22pm, with two double-crewed ambulance and the road-based air ambulance crews dispatched to the scene.
A North East Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed they were taking one male patient to the RVI.
The death is being treated as murder, and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A police spokesperson said: “Anyone who believes they may have witnessed something or have information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 1344 26/01/18.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.”