Detectives ask for help in South Shields murder enquiry

One of several cordons marking the escape route used by the attackers Credit: ITV

The 25 year old man who was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in a South Shields street has been named as David Arthur Charlton. He was attacked by two youths as he walked home through Tyne Dock at around 10.30 last night. Detectives are asking the public for help with their investigation. Watch Julia Barthram's report below.