Police name 23-year-old Slatyford stabbing victim

Bradley Lee William TamsImage source, Northumbria Police
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Bradley Lee William Tams died after being stabbed in Newcastle, on Wednesday

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A man who was stabbed to death on Wednesday has been named as Bradley Lee William Tams.

The 23-year-old was killed in Slatyford, Newcastle, after being assaulted.

Northumbria Police's Det Ch Insp Katie Smith said: "We do not tolerate violence on our streets, and I want to assure our communities we will do all we can to get answers for Bradley’s family."

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

A woman, 49, and a man, 24, have also been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Officers were called to Cartmel Green, in Slatyford, at about 23:45 GMT on Wednesday after receiving a report that a man had been assaulted.

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Police officers found Bradley with serious injuries at Cartmel Green

When they arrived they found the victim with "serious injuries".

Medical staff treated Bradley but he died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed.

Det Ch Insp Smith said: "Our thoughts are with Bradley’s family and loved ones at this difficult time, and we ask that they are given the time and space they need to grieve and process what has happened."

Officers remain at the scene and across the wider area.

Anyone with information about the assault are asked to contact Northumbria Police.

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