Man, 26, dies after suspected ammonia assault in Gateshead – 5 arrested
A person has died after he was sprayed within the face with what police consider was ammonia.
Andy Foster, 26, was attacked by two folks when he opened the door to a property he was inside in Eighton Terrace, Wrekenton, Gateshead, on Sunday 20 August.
Ambulances attended the scene at round 11pm and located him in a vital situation earlier than taking him to hospital, the place he died shortly afterwards, Northumbria Police mentioned.
A homicide investigation has now been launched.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to trigger grievous bodily hurt and was later launched beneath investigation, pending additional enquiries.
On Saturday evening, the power introduced 5 extra folks have been arrested as a part of the investigation.
It mentioned: “Officers have arrested 2 men – both aged 32 – on suspicion of murder. They have also arrested a man, 34, and 2 women – aged 37 and 30 – on suspicion of assisting an offender.”
Mr Foster’s household paid tribute to him as officers appealed to the general public to assist them discover these accountable.
The household mentioned in an announcement: “Andy was such a form and humorous boy who was so beloved by his household and lots of buddies.
“He was our only son – as well as a loving and supportive partner, grandson and cousin – and was particularly close with his grandad who was very special to him. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken beyond words that we have sadly lost our boy.
“Andy nonetheless had his complete life left forward of him – and we’re struggling to return to phrases with the truth that he’s now not right here with us.
“As a family, we would like to thank everyone in the community for their continued support and kind words over the past week.
“We now respectfully ask that we’re given the time and privateness we have to grieve, as we try to course of what has occurred.”
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His next of kin are being supported by family liaison officers and officers are carrying out enquiries locally while trying to reassure the public.
Detective Inspector Tam Fowler, of Northumbria Police’s major investigation team, said: “Our ideas proceed to be with Andy’s household and family members at this extraordinarily tough time as they try to return to phrases with their loss.
“While our investigation is at an early stage, we do believe that those involved are known to each other.
“Today, I’m as soon as once more urging anybody with data – who has not but shared it with police – to get in contact as quickly as attainable. Do not hesitate in sharing what so we are able to get justice for Andy and his household.”