South Shields murder inquiry: Arrest after man found 'stabbed'

Officers have been conducting an investigation at the scene

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was found dead with what are thought to be stab wounds.

Emergency services were called to a property on Victoria Road, South Shields at 03:52 BST, where they found the body of 24-year-old Brandon Lee, of Wansbeck Road, Jarrow.

A 23-year-old man was arrested at the property on suspicion of murder.

Northumbria Police said it was being treated as an isolated incident, and appealed for information.