Armed police, along with police search dogs, were seen in the area, and a cordon was reportedly established near the Stags Head pub as investigations began.

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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
“At around 1:50 PM today, we received a report of a disturbance in the Headlam Green area of Byker. Emergency services attended the scene where they found a man with injuries consistent with having been caused by a firearm. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody as inquiries continue.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact Northumbria Police to assist with the investigation.

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