Man charged with attempted murder after alleged 'shooting' in Byker Wall

A man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged "shooting" on a Newcastle estate.

Northumbria Police received a report of a disturbance in the Headlam Green area of the Byker Wall estate in Newcastle at around 1.50pm on Wednesday.

Officers found a man in his 40s who had suffered an alleged gunshot wound at the scene.

He remains in hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Stephen Thompson, 50, of Proctor Street, Newcastle has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a bladed article and having a corrosive substance in a public place.

He is due to appear in front of magistrates in Newcastle on Saturday.

A 21-year-old man arrested in connection with the report has since been released and will face no further action.

Investigations are continuing into the incident. Officers remain in the Headlam Green area to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the public.

Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police via social media, the live chat function of the force website and quoting log number NP-20241016-0522.

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