Elswick stabbing: Gordon Gault, 14, dies six days after attack

Gordon Gault, 14, died on Tuesday evening from his injuries

A 14-year-old boy has died six days after being stabbed in Newcastle.

Gordon Gault was wounded in what police say was a dispute involving several people near Westmorland Road, Elswick, at about 18:30 GMT last Wednesday.

He was found near Elswick Road and taken to hospital but died on Tuesday.

Three teenagers, aged 15, 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to commit GBH. Eleven other people were held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

Northumbria Police said all of those arrested had been bailed while its inquiries continue.

Bailey Hazon described the community as in shock following his cousin's death

The teenager's cousin, Bailey Hazon, told BBC Look North his death "doesn't feel real".

"He was always a laugh and he was a good, caring lad," he said.

"He was always a good lad to be around."

People have been laying flowers and tributes at the scene, including a placard featuring artwork of Gordon along with the hashtag #LivesBeforeKnives and the slogan "Get a life. Drop the knife".

Ch Supt Helena Barron, of Northumbria Police, said it was believed "all parties involved were known to each other" and there was no wider risk to the public.

"First and foremost, this is an absolutely devastating outcome. Clearly, the last week has been incredibly difficult for Gordon's family," she said.

"We are determined to find out the full circumstances that led to Gordon's death."

Officers remain in the area as part of the investigation.

Artwork was also left at the scene with a picture of Gordon Gault and an anti-knife crime message

Chi Onwurah, the Labour MP for Newcastle Central, tweeted she was "devastated" to learn of the 14-year-old's death.

"My thoughts are with Gordon's family, friends & everyone affected at this incredibly difficult time," she said.

The teenager's death comes just weeks after another 14-year-old boy, Tomasz Oleszak, was fatally stabbed in nearby Gateshead.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with his murder.

Graffiti artwork has appeared in Gateshead in response to the recent fatal stabbings

The pieces feature the names of Gordon and Tomasz in their anti-knife crime message

Two pieces of graffiti artwork have appeared in Hawks Road, Gateshead, bearing the slogans "Knives take lives" and "Knives down".

In a public appeal, Ms Barron urged parents and guardians to talk to children about the dangers of carrying knives.

"It's really tragic we have had this twice within the last few weeks," she said.

"As families, please have those conversations about the consequences of knife crime."