Two men were rushed to hospital following an assault earlier today in Sunderland.
Northumbria Police officers attended the incident following reports of an altercation on Gray Road in Hendon.
The police confirmed that two men were taken to hospital and that the suspect fled the scene.
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A Force spokesperson said: “Shortly after 3.15pm today (Monday) we received a report of an altercation, involving three men on Gray Road, Hendon.
“It was reported that one of the males involved had assaulted the other two and then left the area.
“Officers and emergency services attended the scene and two men, aged 35 and 33, were taken to hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
“Enquiries are ongoing and officers remain at the scene."
The spokesperson confirmed that an investigation into the incident is now underway and that Northumbria Police are now calling for anybody with further information to come forward to assist with their information.
They said: “Anyone with information is asked to use the Tell us Something page on our website, quoting log NP-20220110-0554.
"Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.”
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson also confirmed their presence at the scene: "We were called to reports of two men injured in Gray Road in Hendon at 3.21pm this afternoon.
"We dispatched two ambulance crews and two crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team, and requested support from Great North Air Ambulance Service. Both men were taken to hospital by road for further treatment."
