Second man in custody over Sunderland street assault which left victim with life-threatening injuries
Emergency services were called to the city’s Borough Road on Saturday, August 1 at around 4pm to reports of an assault.
A 36-year-old man was rushed to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary with life-threatening injuries.
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Hide AdA spokesman for Northumbria Police confirmed that the injured man remains in a critical condition in hospital on Monday, August 3.
As previously reported, officers arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of assault in the aftermath of the incident.
On Monday, the force confirmed that a 29-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
A spokesman added: “Both remain in police custody.”