Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Ashington

Emergency services were called to Alexandra Road after reports of a disturbance. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an incident in Ashington in Northumberland.

A man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s are in hospital after suffering injuries consistent with being caused by a bladed article.

Shortly before 7am on Friday morning, emergency services were called to Alexandra Road after reports of a disturbance at a house.

Their condition is said to be stable.

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