Seven teenagers arrested over Newcastle stabbing

Man, 52, stabbed with screwdriver in ‘unprovoked attack’ in Old Eldon SquareSeven teenagers have been arrested following the murder of a 52-year-old man who was stabbed with a screwdriver in Newcastle in what police said was a “chance encounter”.Northumbria police said one boy aged 14, two 15-year-olds and four 17-year-olds were arrested after the “unprovoked attack” in Old Eldon Square at about 6.20pm on Wednesday. Continue reading...